The Bread Factory is the UK\'s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and support our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL\'s, and we are the proud suppliers behind London\'s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, using time-honoured techniques and decades-old starters to deliver exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries.
Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU
Shift and Hours: As we open our new site, you will initially work Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, for the first 6 to 8 weeks. Once the site is fully operational, this will change to a 12-hour shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off. Flexibility is required as the operation develops, with the advantage of longer rest periods on the 4 on 4 off rota.
Pay Rate: £13.80 per hour
Responsibilities
* Carry out production activities to a consistently high standard, following recipes, processes, and machine settings.
* Monitor product quality, remove non-conforming items, and complete all paperwork and quality checks.
* Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, including clean-as-you-go practices and correct PPE use.
* Work safely at all times, promptly report machinery issues, and follow manual handling and safety guidelines.
* Support colleagues, cooperate across departments, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
* Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment
* Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
* Strong attention to detail to maintain product quality
* Basic literacy and numeracy to complete paperwork and follow instructions
* Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends if required
Benefits
* Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave
* 50% GAILs discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets
* Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, social events, Cycle to work schemes, and more
Role Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Retail
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