Baker
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Baker to join our team. Pastry experience would be a bonus.
We’re an ambitious independent craft bakery in Birmingham who strives for the highest quality in our sourdough breads and pastries. This is an exciting opportunity with room for progression as we continue to grow and make plans for the future.
This is a full-time, shift-based role at our unit in Stirchley which includes early mornings and nights.
Salary: £25k per year
Job Description
- You will mix, prepare and bake our full range of breads which are slow fermented and enriched
- You'll produce our signature doughnuts, pastries and other items for our Bakeshop, markets and events - where you will also be expected to serve customers occasionally.
- You will open and close the bakery at the start and end of your shift.
- You will manage ordering, stock control and wastage.
- You will adhere to health and safety and food safety regulations.
- You will ensure all baked goods are completed to strict timelines and to an excellent standard.
Who we are looking for
- You’ll be passionate about bread, viennoiserie and pastry and producing them to the highest standard.
- You’ll be knowledgeable in traditional and slow fermentation bread-making techniques and have strong pastry skills.
- You’ll be brimming with ideas for new products.
- You’ll be willing to learn.
- You’ll have excellent organisational skills.
- You’ll be ambitious and show potential to develop into a senior role with support and guidance from the Head Baker.
- You’ll have at least one year experience of working in a bakery/kitchen environment, which includes mixing and shaping a range of breads.
- You’ll have excellent customer service skills.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene is preferable, however training will be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- baking/kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Baker roles across Ten Four Bakehouse's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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