Job Summary
The Tea Tree is a boutique bakery known for its whimsical designs and unforgettable flavours. We're expanding our team and looking for cake makers who bring creativity, precision, and a love for beautiful bakes - specializing in vintage, coquette, and wedding cakes. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned cake artist, we offer a clear growth path and a warm, collaborative environment to grow onto achieving your ambition.
What We Offer:
* Hourly pay based on experience and role, ranging from £10.50 to £14 and above.
* Paid meals during shifts.
* Performance bonuses based on customer feedback, recipe innovation, and efficiency.
* A friendly and supportive work environment where creativity is valued.
* Opportunities for growth and leadership within the bakery.
Who We're Looking For:
* Junior Baker: For those newer to cake making, eager to learn and develop skills.
* Skilled Cake Maker: Experienced in making and decorating vintage and coquette-style cakes, able to work independently.
* Lead Cake Artist: Specializes in wedding and custom cakes, skilled in creating new flavours and managing recipe costs.
* Creative Lead or Supervisor: Oversees production, supports the team, innovates seasonal menus, and manages costing and efficiency.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
* Ability to create beautiful, high-quality cakes with attention to detail.
* Creativity in developing new flavours and recipes to keep our menu exciting.
* Effective time management to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.
* Understanding of ingredient costing and waste control.
* Reliable, professional, and a team player.
How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your skills and creativity to The Tea Tree, please send your CV and portfolio showcasing your cake work through Indeed. We may offer a trial bake day to help us find the perfect fit and determine your starting pay level.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £10.50-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
* Baking: 1 year (required)
* Cake design: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person