JOB TITLE: Skilled Artisan Baker
LOCATION: Crumbs Bakery in Watton at Stone, SG14 3SB (note, we're not in Hertford)
CONTRACT: Permanent full time over 5 days including weekend
SALARY: from £31,000 pa
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Ongoing. We will make our hire when we find the right candidate so please be prompt with your application. Sending your resume is good business practice but a cover letter will get you in front of the queue. Please tell us why you are the right candidate to work with us.
WHY WORK FOR CRUMBS?
The answer is baking and people.
Crumbs started 10 years ago almost out of necessity. It was much harder to find good sourdough, cinnamon buns and a decent flat white back then. So we decided to make our own. Trading at farmers markets around Hertfordshire taught us that our customers appreciate taste and quality as much as we do, and that good food brings people together and makes them happier. Eight years and two high street shops later Crumbs is still about tasty, honest food, the people we work with, and the guests we serve it to.
None of it would have happened without the team who have shaped Crumbs into the company it is today. We are a family of several generations: our more mature colleagues bring the wealth of life and work experience; our younger members of the team bring the youthful vibe and new trends. Everyone's contribution is noticed and valued, career progress is supported and encouraged. Crumbs is a safe place to explore your creativity in cooking and baking. But we do work hard.
We have ambitious growth plans and it's an exciting time to join our company and make your stamp on its future.
You will work alongside our bakers to learn the existing repertoire of products we make. We also encourage creativity and schedule time every week for new product / technique development. You will receive regular internal and external training.
We believe that great products are produced by happy bakers, so we genuinely want you to enjoy working with us. Our kitchen is open to the front of house, so you will receive instant feedback from our customers. They like to know their heroes, who makes the delicious products they come to buy from us!
Crumbs team is a fun bunch to work with and we are proud of the products we make from scratch in our bakery. The combination of the two is what makes us Crumbs.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAITS WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE BAKER:
- We are looking for an experienced and passionate Artisan Baker to produce sourdough bread and pastries to our recipes.
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial bakery.
- You are an early riser and a good timekeeper. Shifts start between 5 and 6am
- You are diligent, methodical and have a good attention to detail
- You are passionate about baking, tasting and experimenting with new recipes
- It is important to you that every product is delicious and beautiful
- You are unflappable under pressure. We promote a low stress environment but we are a busy bakery
- You are excellent at maintaining a clean and organised working space including clean equipment, utensils and presentable uniform
- You are very serious about cleanliness, hygiene and allergens
- Physically strong to work on your feet the entire shift
- Willing to learn new skills
- You are committed to supporting your team, being polite and honest
- You are fluent in English and have all legal permits to work in the UK
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE:
- Prepare and measure ingredients for baking various products, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
- Operate baking equipment and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Monitor baking processes to ensure optimal results and maintain food safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, following proper sanitation practices.
- Collaborate with kitchen team to manage food production and inventory effectively.
- Assist in menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients when possible.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary from £31,000 pa gross
- 8 hour shifts, no night baking
- £250 signing on bonus after successfully completing your probation period
- £25 gift card on your birthday
- External training and development
- Uniform
- Free food and drinks during the shift
- Free bread and pastries to take home
- Staff events
- Staff discount
- Free parking
- Opportunity to do amazing things and be recognised and valued for it
Check out our Instagram/Facebook @crumbsbakeryandcafe to see what we do.
If this job is for you, send us your CV and don't forget a cover letter! A good cover letter puts you right in front of the queue.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
- commercial bakery: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
