About Us
The Bread Factory is a long-established business specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality breads, pastries and cakes across the UK. The company’s focus is on freshly baked artisan products, along with excellent customer service. We are the proud suppliers of Michelin-starred restaurants, prestigious hotels and cafés with our award-winning breads, pastries and cakes.
As our team grows, we are looking for Pastry Operatives to produce the highest quality bread and pastries from our state-of-the-art mechanised line.
Contracted hours: 40 hours – Full Time
Hourly Rate: £13.70
Working Hours:
3:00am - 11:00am
5:30am - 1:30pm
7:00am - 3:00pm
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri
Location: Tanners Dr, Milton Keynes
Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you can…
* Carry out production activity to a consistently high standard of quality
* Carry out safe manual handling techniques
* Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment at all times
* Report any machinery defects to the Engineering team / Manager
* Follow the training you have been given (e.g. to set up machines, carry out automated machine washes, etc.)
* Support your colleagues in carrying out your duties
* Adhere to high standards of food safety, food hygiene, and quality standards
* Clean as you go, empty full bins, remove any waste from the floors, and clean machinery
* Complete all paperwork and checks as required
* Ensure correct stock rotation as required
We are looking for candidates who...
* Experience gained in a bakery/ manufacturing is desirable but not essential
* Good standards of literacy and numeracy required
* Proactive and able to adapt to new requirements
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to act in a professional and courteous manner
* Able to work as part of a team
* Ability to manage change and work effectively under pressure
* Able to work on own initiative and able to work flexible hours
What’s in it for you?...
* Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
* 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
* Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…
Our Care Values
We care about Job Well Done:
Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
We care about Baking:
At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
We care about each other:
We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
We care about community:
We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.