Apprentice Baker

About Us

We are a local, family-run company who have been in business for 42 years and have a true passion for all things bakery. We are proud of the goods we produce.

Vacancy description

You will be responsible for:

• the production of breads
• the finishing of cakes and buns
• the creation of puff pastry goods

Desired skills

• Organisation skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number Skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Personal qualities

• Punctual
• Enjoys baking
• Follows instructions
• Teamwork
• Passionate

Future prospects

• Yes, we hope the apprentice enjoys the role and stays with us

Hours

41 hours per week. 01:00am-08:00am Monday-Friday. 21:00pm-03:00am Friday night into Saturday morning.

Things to consider

• Due to the location of the bakery and the working hours, having your own transport is highly recommended to be able to reach the bakery premises.

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

So, you’re looking to find out more about apprenticeships? Great! Did you know Plumpton College is one of the country’s leading land based apprenticeship providers?

An apprenticeship is a real job that combines hands on work with the opportunity to train and develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours in your chosen profession. 

At least 20% of your contracted hours will be spent in training and development, either with us at college, via online learning or even in your workplace. The rest of your time will be spent applying your skills and knowledge in your workplace, doing the job you have been employed to do.

APPRENTICE BAKERS WILL LEARN

• Measuring ingredient quantities
• Making dough
• How to safely work machinery, such as power mixers, industrial ovens and production lines
• Managing supplies
• Keeping production areas clean
• How to come up with ideas for new products

QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED

• Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 2 Certificate in Baking Industry Skills
• Level 1 maths and English (if applicable)