Baker - Experience Required Manchester £14.70 per hour

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday, on a rotating schedule.

Working Hours: 10am-7pm * flexibility required due to the job nature

Salary: £14.70 per hour

Location: Medlock Court, The City Works Business Park, Welcomb Street, Manchester M11 2NB

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, including sourdough, baguettes, and speciality loaves.
• Mix, scale, and shape doughs according to standardised recipes and production requirements.
• Ensure all products meet high-quality standards and are prepared in line with daily orders.
• Follow precise baking techniques to maintain consistency and excellence in every batch.
• Execute daily production tasks efficiently, meeting deadlines and output targets.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth and efficient bakery operations.
• Adapt to high-volume production while maintaining artisan baking methods.
• Support shift leaders in executing production plans and meeting bakery targets.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly handled.
• Adhere to all food hygiene and safety regulations in accordance with UK legislation and company policies.
• Follow best practices for food handling, storage, and sanitation to ensure product integrity.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an artisan baker or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, including sourdough fermentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for high-quality ingredients.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants.
• 24-hour GP service.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Our Values:

• We care about Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
• We care about Baking: At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
• We care about each other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
• We care about community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious, high-quality food.
• We care about nature: We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain - from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.