At The Exploding Bakery we create some of the best wholesale cakes in the UK. Our tray bakes, loaf cakes and round cakes are born from a love of bold flavours, honest ingredients, and a belief that good food should do good things. We work with sustainable growers, use responsibly sourced ingredients, and craft each recipe with care and creativity. Based in Exeter, we’re a small but mighty team on a mission to make exceptional bakes that stand out from the crowd. Quality, innovation, and integrity are at the core of everything we do.
Role Description
We’re looking for a Product Development Baker to join our Exeter HQ full-time. This role is for someone who loves experimenting, perfecting flavours, and pushing baking boundaries. You’ll be hands on in the kitchen, developing, testing, and refining new recipes that reflect The Exploding Bakery’s distinctive style. Working closely with our production and creative teams, you’ll turn ideas into delicious, scalable bakes that meet our uncompromising standards of flavour, texture, and consistency.
Experience & Skills
* Solid experience in professional baking, particularly with cakes and sweet bakes
* Confident with a range of bakery and baking techniques
* Strong understanding of food preparation and handling standards
* A creative mind with an eye for detail to balance artistry with practicality
* A sense for adventure, exploring unknown flavours and untested methods
* Comfortable adapting recipes for efficient production without sacrificing quality
* Organised, collaborative, and eager to share ideas
* Formal culinary or baking training is a bonus, but passion and skill matter most
* A love for all things cake. From reading recipes, visiting bakeries and most importantly eating the good stuff
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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