- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Not stated
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be above the school-leaver age. People with bakery experience, experience in a bakery environment, or experience in a professional kitchen are a strong fit. The role is also suitable for candidates who can work flexibly and support fresh counters as needed.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Join a store-based fresh bakery team where your baking skills and customer-focused approach help keep the counter stocked and appealing throughout the day. This position is ideal for someone with experience as a trained baker, in a bakery, or in a professional kitchen who enjoys working in a lively retail environment.
What you will do
- Keep customers confident that fresh bakery items are consistently available.
- Maintain attractive, high-quality food presentation throughout trading hours to support sales.
- Prepare bakery items to the company’s standards using the right equipment, such as a prover, oven, and mixer.
- Produce a range of baked goods including bread, rolls, doughnuts, and fruited products.
- Provide warm, helpful service that removes obstacles for customers and creates memorable interactions.
- Support the wider fresh counters area when needed so customers are well served across Market Street.
What you can expect in return
- Flexible shift patterns.
- Six weeks of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
- 15% discount in supermarkets and convenience stores from your first day.
- An extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Subsidised food and drink options in-store or from shop floor ranges.
- Competitive pension and life assurance cover.
- Health and wellbeing support, including Aviva Digital GP.
- Access to a discount platform with savings on high street stores, cinemas, gyms, and more.
- Optional payroll charity donations.
- Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave plus neonatal and fertility leave.
About you
You should be a friendly, proactive team member who enjoys meeting new people and consistently giving excellent service. The role suits someone who thrives in a busy, varied setting, uses initiative to handle customer queries, and is comfortable working with equipment while keeping health and safety standards high. Strong bakery skills are important, including mixing and shaping dough, and you should be willing to work flexibly across other fresh counters when needed.
Additional information
This employer is committed to helping people progress in their roles and careers, with the aim of offering a fair chance to succeed. Applications are only open to individuals who are above the school-leaver age. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the hiring process.
About the employer
The company serves millions of customers each week with value, quality fresh food, and groceries. Its focus on freshness is a key part of its identity, with more fresh food prepared in-store than any other supermarket. Team members are encouraged to contribute to food preparation and customer service as part of a wider store mission.