Bakery Operative - 5am - 1pm

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Gail’s discount

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Bread Factory in Milton Keynes is seeking a production assistant to join our bakery team. You will follow recipes, operate bakery machines, and help maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Shift is five days out of seven, including weekends, from 5am to 1pm. Pay is £14.30 per hour. We value reliability, teamwork, and a careful approach to hygiene and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain product quality.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production activities to a consistently high standard, following recipes, processes, and machine settings.
• Monitor product quality, remove non-conforming items, and complete all paperwork and quality checks.
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, including clean-as-you-go practices and correct PPE use.
• Work safely at all times, promptly report machinery issues, and follow manual handling and safety guidelines.
• Support colleagues, cooperate across departments, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bakery experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. Founded by Gail Meija in 1993, The Bread Factory, originally known as Gail Force, began by supplying some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. More than three decades later, we continue to work closely with the best chefs, alongside grocers, foodservice partners and our own neighbourhood bakery, GAIL's.

The Bread Factory is synonymous with quality. We have been awarded more than 100 Great Taste Awards and have held a Royal Warrant since 2016, when it was first granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2024, the warrant was renewed by His Majesty The King.

We source our ingredients thoughtfully, partnering with farmers and millers who align with our values. The result: delicious, carefully made baked goods that support a more sustainable and nutritious food system; bringing great bread to more tables every day.

Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU

Shift: Any 5 days out of 7, this role include working Saturday and Sunday

Hours: 5am-1pm

Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour

What a Typical Day Could Look Like:

• Carry out production activities to a consistently high standard, following recipes, processes, and machine settings.
• Monitor product quality, remove non-conforming items, and complete all paperwork and quality checks.
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, including clean-as-you-go practices and correct PPE use.
• Work safely at all times, promptly report machinery issues, and follow manual handling and safety guidelines.
• Support colleagues, cooperate across departments, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for people who want to make a difference in food safety and quality. You’ll bring:

• Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong attention to detail to maintain product quality
• Basic literacy and numeracy to complete paperwork and follow instructions
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends if required

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
• 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

We care about nature:

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.