About Cantoast Bakery
We originally started as a market stall in 2024 selling HK toast and opened our first asian bakery in Apr 2026. We sell salt breads, honey toasts, bolo buns and other asian inspired bakes. Our food is inspired by Haydon's Hong Kong heritage and Southeast Asian flavours such as pandan and milo. We use both french and asian techniques in our baking.
About the Role
We are looking for bakers to join our team. You will be working closely alongside Haydon, our Chief Toast maker.
- 6am starts on weekdays and 7am starts on weekends, daytime hours to have a life!!
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Full time or part time hours
- Fixed term contract till mid December.
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll be responsible for preparing and baking a wide range of baked goods to a high standard
- Mix, proof, shape, and bake doughs
- Making custards, creams and other mis en place.
- Keep workstations and baking equipment clean
We’re a small team and we’re looking for people who bring the right energy and want to play a real part in building something from the ground up.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Proactive, team player, willingness to learn!
- Looking for someone that’s excited to join an independent bakery at an early stage.
- Has foundational knowledge in bread and pastry production - experience working with shokupan dough and / or other types of baked goods
- Proven experience in food production and preparation in a bakery or similar setting
- Familiarity and interest with asian baked goods
- Focused, strong attention to detail, and able to work efficiently
What we offer
- Hourly rate starting from £14ph,depending on experience
- Friendly team (self proclaimed)
- Staff food and drink on-site, staff discounts on pastries
- Daytime hours only so you can have a life
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in a commercial kitchen?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Work Location: In person
