Full-time | Competitive Salary | Award-winning artisan bakery group
We're KNEAD – an award-winning independent bakery, patisserie & eatery, known for our premium bakes, exciting brunch menus and friendly customer service. Our Elkstone site is growing, and we're on the lookout for passionate chefs to join our team.
At KNEAD we care about work-life balance. Shifts start no earlier than 6am, rotas are set 4 weeks in advance, and you'll enjoy evenings off apart from a handful of special events (around 10 per year).
What you'll be doing
* Rotating between baker shifts (proving, shaping, baking, decorating, filled croissants & sandwiches) and kitchen shifts (brunch service & prep).
* Creating high-quality food with fresh, premium ingredients.
* Bringing ideas to the table and helping shape our evolving menu.
* Developing your management and leadership skills – we'll train you every step of the way.
Why join KNEAD?
We invest in our people. You'll get the chance to grow with us as we expand across the region. Plus, we offer a great package:
Competitive salary
Full training & career progression
28 days holiday + an extra day for every year of service (up to 5 years)
Birthday off every year
Free staff lunch, tea & coffee on shift
50% staff discount + 20% at Jesse Smith's butchers
Staff parking on-site
End-of-day share of unsold stock
Refer-a-friend scheme
About you
* At least 1 year's experience in a professional kitchen.
* Organised, reliable, and thrive in a busy environment.
* Confident working with both baking & hot kitchen prep.
* Friendly, customer-focused, and a true team player.
* Excited by food, creativity and learning new skills.
Location: KNEAD Elkstone, Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham GL53 9PQ (please check transport before applying – we're in a rural spot).
How to apply: Email to request an application form. Only completed forms will be considered.
This is the perfect role for a chef who loves food but also wants a balanced lifestyle – no late nights, plenty of variety, and the chance to grow with one of the region's most exciting independent bakeries
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.30-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person