Company About Us
Founded by formerMichelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built astrong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs,cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakerywas simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread,made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.
Today, as the bakery headstowards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and thisambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale businesssupplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainmentvenues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minutewalk up the road, in Greenwich Market.
As we continue to grow, we arelooking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to oursuccess. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining ourcompany, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learnvaluable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head Baker, you will lead the production team on shift and make sure everything is made on time, to specification and to our standards.
- Lead and supervise the production team on shift, allocating tasks so that production plans are met on time and to specification.
- Monitor output and product quality throughout the shift, and resolve or elevate problems promptly to the Head Baker.
- Make sure recipes, allergen controls, HACCP and company procedures are followed at all times.
- Keep accurate production, batch, traceability and cleaning records.
- Track output, waste and labour efficiency, and help improve processes to reduce waste.
- Support shift planning, rotas, absence cover and handovers between shifts.
- Coach and support bakers and operatives, help train new starters and promote a positive team culture.
- Keep the production area clean, safe and well organised, and report hazards, near-misses and incidents.
- Follow instructions on related issues and help out when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a bakery or food production environment.
- Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
- Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to keep production running to time and to standard.
- Attention to detail in quality checks and record keeping.
- Clear communication and leadership skills, and the confidence to guide, motivate and support a team.
Flexibility to work shifts, as required by the production schedule.
Location
- Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
- Candidates must reliably commute or plan torelocate before starting work.
Shifts: 12PM - 9PM
Benefits
- Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take homethe freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
- Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discountson all products at our Greenwich shop.
- Free Birthday cake of your choice
- Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer/ winter social events.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing newtalent into our growing team.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting optionsfor you.
- Additional holiday allowance to reward length ofservice
- Paid breaks
Paul Rhodes is committed to adiverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment,we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities toenable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like torequest accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at hr@paulrhodesbakery.com
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Assistant Head Baker employer: Paul Rhodes Bakery
At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values craft, quality, and the people behind our operations. Located in Greenwich, our bakery fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member is empowered to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on responsible sourcing, we offer meaningful opportunities for growth in a vibrant environment that celebrates both tradition and modernity.
