About Us
The Village Bakery is a fast-growing wholesale bakery, known for our handcrafted sourdough breads, pastries, and innovative bakes. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, and creativity — supplying both direct customers and retail partners.
The Role
We're looking for a highly skilled baker to be the number two to our Head Baker. This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for day-to-day production, team support, and ensuring our high standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Baker in leading the bakery team and overseeing production schedules.
* Mix, shape, and bake a wide range of breads and pastries, with a strong focus on sourdough.
* Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products.
* Support training and mentoring of junior bakers.
* Monitor stock levels, ingredients, and wastage.
* Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are upheld at all times.
About You
* Proven professional baking experience, with sourdough expertise essential.
* Strong knowledge of fermentation, dough handling, and artisan bread-making techniques.
* Able to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
* A team player with good communication and leadership skills.
* Flexible with early mornings, weekends, and changing bakery demands.
* Passionate about real bread and delivering excellence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* Opportunity to step into a leadership role with growth potential.
* A supportive, creative working environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person