Half the Story is a Grace Enterprises business. We exist to create life-changing jobs for those with barriers to work. We make and supply handmade biscuits at our local Nottingham bakery in large quantities for wholesale and retail customers. You can find out more about us at halfthestory.uk
Do you want to help us in our mission to create life-changing jobs by supporting those with barriers to work in their employment? Do you care about helping people to succeed and thrive at work?
We’re looking for someone to join our team as a Bakery Supervisor, overseeing the team in the bakery and ensuring we meet production targets and outputs. You’ll be working alongside another supervisor, and report to the Operations Director.
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Job Title: Bakery Supervisor
Hours: 25-37.5 hours per week. We are open to discussing what might work for you.
Rate of pay: £27,500 FTE
Terms: Permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period
Location: Nottingham South & Wilford Industrial Estate, West Bridgford NG11 7EP
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Purpose of the role: To ensure the smooth running of the bakery through supportive supervision of the team
Reporting to: Operations Director
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Please send a CV and one-page cover letter to [email protected]
Applications close on Monday 17th August 2026.
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 24th August 2026.
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Main tasks / responsibilities:
Supervising bakery team
- In collaboration with the other supervisor arrange rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Induct staff into the kitchen, advise on safe use of equipment, and food safety practices
- Oversee training of staff in the bakery, giving direction where there are areas of poor performance
- Ensure staff are aware of responsibilities and targets for the day and working effectively
Bakery management
- Implement all parts of the food safety policy, ensure all standards set out by the company are met
- Maintain standards of cleanliness, including management of kitchen standards, clean ovens, equipment and floors
- Monitor relevant stock levels and order supplies
- Daily checks: cleaning diary and any other safety checks
Biscuit output
- Ensure biscuits are baked to a consistent quality/weight and dispose of any biscuits that don’t meet quality control
- Meet production targets set by Operations Director for each week
- Fill out reporting documents as required by SALSA
- Arrange shipping and prepare shipments including pallet
Specific areas of responsibility
- Operating ovens - guiding other operators and working to improve baking efficiency
- Packing - direct team on orders to pack, ensure relevant documentation is maintained
- Order handling - manage incoming orders, arrange delivery, load pallets and invoice customers
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Ideal person specification:
We’re looking for the following things in our ideal candidate:
- Hard-working and reliable
- Enjoys working alongside people and helping to support a team
- Able to follow instructions and recipes and willing to learn
- Comfortable with heavy-lifting and manual work
- Mission drive and wanting to make a real difference in their work
Essential skills:
- Experience in leading or managing a team of people
- Able to manage own workload and take initiative
- Experience in administration and working with digital tools
Ideal skills:
- Experience in a production or warehouse environment
- Experience in food handling
- Able to meet deadlines and targets
- Able to liaise with customers to arrange orders and invoicing
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What we offer:
- We are committed to providing life-changing jobs for those with barriers to work. We therefore offer all our team:
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- Significant opportunities for leadership growth and career development
- Holistic support from our Employee Support team including Living Life Reviews and mentorship
Pay: Up to £27,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
