Pastry Baker

Company Bakery; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh, specializing in traditional sourdough and pastries, is seeking a passionate Pastry Baker. This full-time role in the pastry department offers hands-on experience with opportunities for career development and a focus on sustainability. Ideal for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a commercial bakery or similar.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Strong eye for detail and passion for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Involved in mixing, laminating, shaping, and baking.
• Produce seasonal specials for markets and wholesale.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidence in a busy kitchen

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Job description

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At Company Bakery, we take pride in crafting exceptional sourdough using traditional techniques and the finest sustainable ingredients. Our mission is to deliver freshly baked sourdough and pastries throughout the city, 7 days a week. We are a fast growing business and proudly deliver bread, pastries and cakes to over 200 businesses and 300 residents throughout Edinburgh, Lothian, Glasgow, Perthshire and the Scottish Borders.

At our core, we’re a group of honest people committed to making a positive difference—all while baking exceptional bread and pastries.

We’ve taken meaningful steps towards our sustainability goals, including operating an electric fleet of vans and partnering with ZeroWaste Scotland to further reduce our environmental impact. In addition to our environmental efforts, we’re proud to introduce a new wellbeing package for our team. This includes opportunities for career development, private healthcare, in-house workshops and classes, and a special celebration package for your birthday, complete with a cake and an extra day off.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and skilledPastry Bakerto join our expanding team. This is a hands-on, full-time role working in our dedicated pastry department. You’ll be involved in the entire pastry-making process, including:

• Mixing, laminating, shaping and baking
• Producing seasonal specials for markets and wholesale

You’ll be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values learning, collaboration, and craft. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a fast-paced and dynamic bakery environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of12 months’ experiencein a commercial bakery, restaurant, or similar setting (essential)
• Confidence working in a busy kitchen and meeting production deadlines while maintaining high standards
• A strong eye for detail and passion for producing beautiful, consistent products
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices, including allergen and cross-contamination protocols
• A team player with a willingness to learn and adapt

Additional Info

• The pastry section operates between4am – 10pm, with10-hour shifts

This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities forcareer developmentand the chance to make a real impact in a growing business

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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