Trainee Artisan Baker

KSB Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week (40 hours)

Training and development

Growth with second site

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Artisan Baker for a reputable artisan bakery in Chatham, Kent. The role focuses on learning sourdough production, laminated pastries, and high-cleanliness standards within a quality-driven team.

You will start with hands-on training, work night shifts from around midnight to 1am, and progress into greater responsibilities as you develop artisan baking skills. Salary is £30,000 with a 4-day week (Thu-Sun).

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Previous experience working night shifts is essential.
• A genuine eagerness to learn and develop skills in artisan baking.
• Must drive, due to early start times.
• Physically fit for demanding manual work.
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn, with a positive attitude towards scratch baking.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the production of sourdough bread, baguettes and buns to a strict, consistent method.
• Learning how to handle and work with large volumes of dough as part of daily production
• Supporting laminated pastry production alongside bread
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and bakery organisation
• Working closely with the team, developing your skills and taking on more responsibility as your training progresses

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Night shift experience

Willingness to learn artisan baking

Driving required

Physically fit

Reliable and hardworking

Job description

Trainee Artisan Baker – Chatham, Kent – £30,000

About Us:
We're recruiting on behalf of an independent artisan bakery in Chatham, specialising in sourdough bread and French laminated pastries. Everything is made from scratch, with no shortcuts, and the business is expanding with a second site opening nearby. This is a great opportunity for someone with professional kitchen experience who is eager to learn the craft of artisan baking and develop their skills within a quality-focused team.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the production of sourdough bread, baguettes and buns to a strict, consistent method

• Learning how to handle and work with large volumes of dough as part of daily production

• Supporting laminated pastry production alongside bread

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and bakery organisation

• Working closely with the team, developing your skills and taking on more responsibility as your training progresses

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous work experience in a professional kitchen is essential

• Previous experience working night shifts is essential

• A genuine eagerness to learn and develop skills in artisan baking

• Must drive, due to early start times

• Physically fit, as the role involves demanding manual work

• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn, with a positive attitude towards scratch baking

• Comfortable working night shifts, with starts between midnight and 1am

Benefits:

• Salary of £30,000

• 4-day working week (40 hours, Thursday–Sunday)

• Training and development provided to help you become a skilled artisan baker

• Opportunity to grow with the business as a second site opens

• Small, supportive, and passionate team environment