Artisan Baker – Full Time
More? The Artisan Bakery – Cumbria
Starting at £14.85 (negotiable depending on experience)
More? The Artisan Bakery is an award-winning family-run bakery based in Cumbria, proudly crafting exceptional artisan breads and pastries for over 20 years. We are proud to be a certified B Corp business, meaning we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance with a dedication to our people, offering a culture of inclusivity and learning.
Everything we produce is completely taste driven. We believe outstanding baking starts with the finest ingredients, traditional methods, patience, and skill. Our team uses long fermentation processes and artisan techniques to create breads, croissants, and confectionery products with exceptional flavour, texture, and quality.
At the heart of our bakery is a strong culture of improvement, learning, and progression. We are passionate about developing our people, encouraging creativity, sharing knowledge, and supporting career growth within the business. We take pride in creating a positive and supportive working environment where every team member can develop their skills and contribute to the continued success of the bakery.
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Artisan Baker to join our growing bakery team in Cumbria.
Please note this is a 4am start and you will be working in an experienced team with key skills being the mixing, moulding and baking of artisan bread and croissants. Full training and induction will be given.
Key Responsibilities
- Weighing and scaling ingredients accurately
- Mixing doughs using artisan baking methods
- Moulding and shaping breads by hand
- Baking a variety of artisan breads to a high standard
- Packing and preparing products for dispatch and retail
- Supporting the production of croissants, viennoiserie, and confectionery items
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Working efficiently as part of a friendly bakery team
Requirements
- Previous bakery experience preferred
- Being able to start 4am shifts & work weekends (no public transport at this time)
- Knowledge of artisan bread production techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good attention to detail and consistency
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- To be flexible with shifts and working overtime
What We Offer
- Paid overtime
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to develop artisan baking skills further
- Free staff lunch and beverages
- Staff discounts and other bakery perks
- Free car parking
If you are passionate about artisan baking and want to be part of a growing bakery team, we would love to hear from you. Perhaps you are a chef who wants more of a consistent working week, working day time hours... this is the job for you!
Pay: From £14.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
