Bread & Bun Baker
Location: LondonEmployment: Full-time / Part-timeRole: Bread & Bun Baker
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Bread & Bun Baker to join our bakery team. You will be responsible for producing high-quality breads, buns and other baked goods consistently, efficiently and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands dough, fermentation and baking and takes pride in producing excellent products every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, mix, portion, shape, proof and bake breads and buns.
- Follow recipes and production specifications accurately.
- Work with different doughs, including enriched and lean doughs.
- Monitor fermentation, proofing times, dough temperature and oven conditions.
- Produce consistent products in terms of size, shape, texture and appearance.
- Prepare daily production according to expected volumes.
- Operate mixers, ovens, proofers and other bakery equipment safely.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Organise mise en place and keep the bakery area clean and efficient.
- Minimise waste while maintaining product quality.
- Work closely with the Head Baker and wider kitchen/bakery team.
- Help develop and improve bread and bun recipes when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional bakery experience.
- Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation and baking.
- Experience producing bread, burger buns, brioche or similar products.
- Excellent attention to consistency and detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment.
- Good organisational skills and a strong work ethic.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
- Food hygiene knowledge and a professional approach to cleanliness.
Desirable
- Experience in a commercial bakery or high-volume food production environment.
- Experience with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or artisan breads.
- Experience developing or scaling recipes for commercial production.
- Understanding of sourdough or long-fermentation techniques.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A hands-on role in a growing bakery concept.
- Opportunity to contribute to product development.
- Supportive and creative working environment.
- Opportunity for progression as the bakery grows.
If you are passionate about bread, understand dough and want to be part of a quality-focused bakery, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
