Baking & Retail Team Member — Growth at a London Bakery

Blackbird Balham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training provided

Career progression

Friendly environment

Job summary

Blackbird Bakery in London is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Food Production Team Member to join our growing independent bakery. You will bake, prepare and present products from our shop range, ensuring quality and consistent standards.

You will also work as part of the full retail team, serving customers, handling payments and supporting coffee service, with opportunities to develop within Blackbird Bakery.

Qualifications

• An interest in baking, food preparation and great customer service.
• Previous experience in a bakery, café, kitchen or food preparation role is helpful.
• The ability to follow recipes, procedures and food safety standards.
• Attention to quality, presentation, cleanliness and waste control.
• Good organisation and the ability to work accurately at speed.
• A positive, reliable approach and willingness to help across the whole shop.
• Availability to work weekends, opening shifts and closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Bake products using the shop's ovens and equipment, following the correct programmes, temperatures and timings.
• Prepare ingredients, fillings and sandwiches to Blackbird recipes and portion sizes.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Organise preparation and replenish products throughout the day.
• Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality and food safety.
• Check deliveries, ingredients and finished products, reporting any quality concerns.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures.
• Complete temperature checks and keep products correctly labelled, dated and stored.
• Follow stock rotation and shelf life requirements.
• Control portion sizes, batch quantities and wastage.
• Keep equipment, utensils and preparation areas clean and organised.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Attention to quality

Organization

Fast-paced work

Job description

Blackbird Bakery in London is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Food Production Team Member to join our growing independent bakery. You will bake, prepare and present products from our shop range, ensuring quality and consistent standards.

You will also work as part of the full retail team, serving customers, handling payments and supporting coffee service, with opportunities to develop within Blackbird Bakery.