Successful candidates must have a passion for baking especially cake and biscuit making and decoration. The work is fast paced requiring high levels of awareness and skill. The company offers an attractive salary from minimum wage per hour upwards (depending on skill and age). Candidates applying must be fully committed to the role and with a positive work ethos within the bakery industry.
About the employer
Burts The Bakers is a local well-known Bakery (formerly Ogmore Vale Bakery) originally formed in 1943. For nearly 80 years, the Burt family have been making high quality cakes and biscuits for which they are well known across the UK and USA. Their products are full of flavour with only the best ingredients used for a delicious product.
The company is committed to the development and research of new products whilst at the same time embracing new innovative techniques.
Working week:
- 8.00 am - 4.30 pm 5 days per week (30 mins lunch)
- Total hours per week: 40.0
Tasks include:
- Preparing and mixing the ingredients
- Baking
- Piping and Lettering
- Layering and Bonding
- General decorating
- General finishing
- Packaging (working the line and ensuring orders are pallet wrapped)
- General hygiene duties
Desired skills:
- Be a baker with a passion for all types of bakery work
- Have an excellent eye for detail and quality control
- Works well under pressure and keeps to deadlines
- Keep errors to an absolute minimum
- Keen to learn new skills and ‘be developed further’
Personal qualities:
- Follow and have a good understanding of baking
- Appreciate quality
- Passionate about working for an independent family business
- Hardworking and not afraid of physical work
Desired qualifications:
- Previous qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
- Three GCSEs grade 3 and a minimum of GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English.
- Be part of an an accredited Apprenticeship Programme
Future prospects:
- Progression to further learning in subject areas including Bakery production, Bakery science and technology, Food safety and quality, Managing Teams
- Being part of a Team to take the Bakery to the next level
- Prospects of Directorship of the company
Considerations:
- Location of the vacancy
- Work involves sharp tools and hot surfaces
- Commitment to a high level of personal hygiene
- Role is very physical and demanding with heavy lifting and standing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Baking: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BTB0012025
