Confectionery Baker / Bakery Production Operative
Location: Enterprise Way, Whitby
Hours: We are primarily seeking a full-time team member (32+ hours per week), but applications will also be considered from candidates seeking a regular part-time position of 3 or 4 days per week.
Working Pattern: 3, 4 or 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday (Saturday working essential).
Start Time: Between 3:30am and 4:30am
Immediate Start Available
Botham's has been baking in Whitby for over 150 years and we are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual to join our Confectionery Department.
The role involves producing a range of products including cakes, fillings, scones and breads while maintaining the high standards expected of a traditional family bakery.
Essential Requirements
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Quick learner who can work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to read and follow recipes accurately
- Good understanding of weights and measures
- Experience mixing cake batters and bakery ingredients
- Comfortable working with hotplates, boiling sugars and bakery equipment
- High standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness
- Physically fit and able to lift ingredients, equipment and carry out manual handling tasks
- Due to the early start times, applicants should have reliable transport and be able to travel to Enterprise Way throughout the year
Desirable
- Previous bakery or food production experience
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Pay increase following successful completion of training
- Staff lunch provided
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Workplace pension
- Full training and support
This is a long-term position within a small team where reliability, attendance and commitment are essential. Significant training is provided, and we are looking for someone who is seeking a permanent role and can become a valued member of the Botham's bakery team.
Apply through Indeed with your CV and details of your availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.75-£13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- 1. Applications will be considered for 3, 4 and 5-day working patterns. Please indicate whether you are seeking 3, 4 or 5 days per week and outline any restrictions on your availability
2.This role starts between 3:00am and 4:30am. Please explain how you will reliably travel to work throughout the year, including during periods of poor weather.
3. How far do you live from our Enterprise Way bakery, and how long would your journey to work typically take?
4. This role involves lifting bakery equipment and ingredient sacks, standing for long periods and working at pace. Are you comfortable undertaking these physical duties? Please provide details.
5.Where do you see yourself in 3 to 5 years, and how does this position fit into those plans?
Work Location: In person
