Job Description:

Skilled Baker

Job Title – Skilled Baker 
Location – Merton, London
Salary – £30,000-£34,000  +6k Overtime
Shift – Monday-Friday - 1pm - 9pm

Job Role of the Skilled Baker

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Baker to join a busy and well-established large abakery operation in London. This is a great opportunity to work within a high-volume, fast-paced production environment that prides itself on producing consistently high-quality baked goods.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the daily production of burger buns, breads, and pastries, working with modern bakery equipment and maintaining excellent production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Baking a range of breads and pastries to a high standard
• Hand moulding, mixing, and oven work
• Operating machinery including mixers, conveyors, weighing machines, and moulding equipment
• Working collaboratively with the production team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintaining hygiene, cleaning, and safety standards
• Minimising waste while ensuring consistent product quality
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors

Sector – Food Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as a baker 

Requirements for the Skilled Baker

• Large scale bakery experience in a factory or hotel

The Skileld Baker Will Benefit From

• Competitive salary with strong overtime potential (up to £6,000 extra per year)
• Stable, full-time position in a growing production environment
• Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities into supervisory roles
• Supportive and team-driven working environment

Additional Information

• Reporting to the Supervisor and Production Manager
• Practical interview including baking assessment (oven work, kneading, shaping)
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock this vacancy.

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