Junior Baker

Ottolenghi CPU; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery group in London is seeking a motivated Junior Baker to support production in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare various baking mixtures, operate essential equipment, and ensure high-quality production standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about baking, organized, and eager to learn. This position includes comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

English language courses

Refer a friend bonus

Wellness support

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn in a baking environment.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and icings.
• Operate bakery equipment effectively.
• Ensure consistency and quality in production.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the workstation.

Skills

Interest in baking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join Ottolenghi’s Central Production Unit and kickstart your career in professional baking! We’re looking for a motivated Junior Baker to support the preparation, baking, and finishing of high-quality products for our restaurants while learning from an experienced team.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and icings according to our recipes
• Operate bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, and laminators
• Ensure consistency and quality across large production batches
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workstation
• Support inventory management and smooth team workflow

What we’re looking for:

• Interest in baking and a willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately
• Organised, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced production kitchen
• Team player with good communication skills

Working hours:

• You will work 5 shifts per week within our 7-day operating schedule
• Flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits and staff meals during shifts
• Career development and tailored training opportunities
• English language courses, if required
• Enhanced parental pay, £100 uniform voucher, and birthday treat
• Refer a friend bonus and staff discounts
• Workshops & demos in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
• Wellness support and a friendly, supportive team

If you’re keen to learn, love baking, and want to develop your skills in a collaborative production environment, join Ottolenghi’s CPU team!