Kitchen Team Leader

Cornish Bakery; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cornish Bakery is opening a new location and is seeking a Kitchen Leader who is passionate about food and can effectively lead a team. This role involves maintaining high food hygiene standards, training team members, and preparing top-quality products. Join a community-focused bakery that values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including discounts, health services, and up to 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drink

Pasty Perks for discounts on favorite brands

Access to Hardship Fund

Employer-funded health services

Paid birthday day off

Participation in shareholder fund

Team social events

Up to 28 days of holiday

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in a kitchen and preparing fresh food.
• Ability to lead baking and food production.
• Innovative and eager to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead baking and food production in a high-end bakery.
• Prepare top-quality products for a busy bakery environment.
• Train team members in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation

Food Hygiene Standards

Team Training

Job description

KITCHEN LEADER

**NEW BAKERY OPENING**

Recruitment Day: 21st June 2025

Outstanding to Work For as accredited by Best Companies

Full-time / Part-time hours available

Are you passionate about working in a kitchen and preparing top-quality fresh food?

Can you effectively lead baking and food production in a high-end bakery?

Are you innovative and eager to inspire and train others with your love for freshly prepared products?

At The Cornish Bakery, we aim to redefine what a bakery is, does, and can be. We are committed to being for and about people, part of the local community. Our purpose is to nourish people. For us, it’s all about the food, drink, and how we make people feel.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will:

• Lead baking and food production in a high-end bakery
• Prepare top-quality products for a busy bakery environment
• Maintain the highest food hygiene standards
• Manage orders and process deliveries
• Train team members in food preparation
• Make the World’s Best Coffee
• Drive high standards at all times
• Assist the Management Team with bakery operations

Full training will be provided to help you be yourself as part of an amazing team.

When you join The Cornish Bakery, you'll benefit from:

• 50% discount on food and drink
• Pasty Perks – our bespoke reward system offering discounts and savings on your favorite brands
• Access to our Hardship Fund for support when needed
• Employer-funded health and wellbeing services, including a 24/7 GP line, Employee Assistance Program, and discounted gym memberships
• Paid birthday day off
• Participation in our shareholder fund (service dependent)
• Team social events with in-bakery incentives
• Up to 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays), pro-rata if necessary
• And more!

Our Values

At The Cornish Bakery, we believe in our core values: Keep it Simple, Be Yourself, and Aim Higher. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.