Assistant Head Baker - Moreton-in-Marsh

Assistant Head Baker – Moreton-in-Marsh THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. Daylesford Organic is a pioneering organic farm and lifestyle brand with a deep commitment to sustainability, quality, and ethical practices. For over 20 years, Daylesford has combined traditional farming methods with innovative approaches to produce award-winning organic food, beverages, and home goods. The brand emphasizes environmentally conscious farming, creating everything from fresh produce grown on their 28-acre Market Garden to artisan breads, dairy products, and handmade meals crafted directly on the farm. Alongside their organic shops, Daylesford also operates cafes, wellness services, and events, ensuring an immersive experience rooted in health, sustainability, and community care ABOUT THE ROLE As Assistant Head Baker you will support and help lead a skilled team in crafting award-winning organic breads and viennoiserie, maintaining Daylesford Organic\’s renowned quality standards. Reporting to the Head Baker, you will oversee production, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards such as SALSA and the Soil Association. You\’ll play a key role in fostering innovation, driving continuous improvement, and meeting financial targets. With a focus on operational efficiency, team development, and customer satisfaction, this role ensures the seamless delivery of exceptional products to our Farm Shops, cafes, pubs, and hotels. SALARY: 35000 – 40000 DOE HOURS: 45 Hours ( 5 shifts between Monday – Sunday ) FOOD Support the Head Baker in leading a team of night-shift Bakers in producing a range of organic breads and viennoiserie for supply to our Farm Shops, as well as their integrated cafes and the Bamford Collection\’s pubs/hotels, across 7 days a week Support in maintaining the award-winning quality of Daylesford Organic breads and viennoiserie Contribute to the development and launch of exciting and innovative seasonal Bakery products Oversee the execution of all baked products as per company specifications Ensure that all Bakery preparation is completed in a timely and professional manner Adhere to the organic standards as set out by the Soil Association Be adaptable and responsive to the business\’s desire for seasonal range changes OPERATIONS Deputise in the Head Baker\’s absence Ensure that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production Supervise the team in ensuring that all food production duties are carried out with care and diligence to guarantee the production of a consistently high standard of product, along with minimal levels of wastage Ensure that the Bakery team are following the correct due diligence and traceability procedures Ensure that the team\’s tasks are completed efficiently within the timeframe given NUMBERS Hold full responsibility for the processing of daily orders and recipes Work safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed above the required fulfilment rate Minimise wastage levels as much as possible Comply with the production unit\’s internal audit requirements Aid the Head Baker in the fulfilment of the Bakery\’s annual financial/budgetary targets PEOPLE Assist in the line management, development and motivation of the Bakery team Assist with the induction and training of new team members Participate in the effective communication amongst the team regarding any changes to recipes, procedures and/or operational needs, and amongst the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescales PERKS & BENEFITS Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1. Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice. Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa. Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary. Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.