About the role
We’re looking for a full-time Baker to join our bakery team, producing artisan sourdough and a range of pastries and cakes.
This role is ideal for:
- An experienced baker looking for a quality-focused environment
- A chef who wants to move into baking and pastry
- A passionate home baker ready to turn their craft into a career
If you’re someone who cares about doing things properly, enjoys working with your hands, and wants to build strong baking skills in a supportive and professional team, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Baking artisan sourdough, pastries and cakes each day
- Following recipes and production systems to keep everything consistent and organised
- Working with fermentation and dough development (training provided where needed)
- Keeping your station, equipment, and shared spaces clean and well cared for
- Communicating clearly with the team to support smooth production and handovers
- Thinking ahead and helping set up the team for success over the next few days
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings care, reliability, and a great attitude.
Essential
- A genuine interest in baking and willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and pride in doing things well
- A clean and organised working style
- Reliability and punctuality (turning up on time matters)
- Clear communication and good teamwork
- A respectful approach to equipment, ingredients, and colleagues
Desirable (but not essential)
- Professional baking, pastry, or kitchen experience
- Experience with sourdough fermentation or plant-based baking
- Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
If you haven’t worked in a bakery before but bake regularly at home and want to learn professionally, we still encourage you to apply.
Location
Chester City Centre – Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NQ
Pay & Hours
- Full-time: 36-45 hours per week
- Salary: £13 - £14 per hour - equivalent of circa £30,000 per annum (up to £32,500 depending on experience)
- Shifts: 6:00am – 3:30pm
Benefits
- Free staff food and coffee whilst in service
- Lots of training
- Development opportunities
Working Environment
- Early starts and a fast-paced bakery setting
- A role that’s physically active and hands-on
- Training and support available for candidates with the right attitude
How to Apply
We’d genuinely love to hear from people who are excited about baking and want to be part of what we’re building.
To apply, please email us directly at [email protected] with the subject line:
Subject: Baker Application – [Your Name]
and include:
- Your CV (if you have one)
- A short note telling us why you’re applying and what interests you about artisan sourdough and plant-based baking
If you don’t have formal bakery experience, that’s absolutely okay - tell us what you bake at home, what you enjoy learning, or what you’re proud of. If you’re an experienced baker or chef, let us know what you’d like to bring to the role.
Bonus (optional, but encouraged):
- Pop in and introduce yourself if you’re nearby
- Follow us on Instagram and tell us what you enjoy about our work
We’ve found that the people who take a little initiative - sending a thoughtful email or saying hello - often make the strongest teammates. It helps us understand who you are beyond a CV.
We’re proud of what we make and how we work together. If you’re looking for a place to learn, grow, and bake great products with a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester CH1 1NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Baker: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
