Production Assistant — Cakery Department
About Us
At Honesty, we believe good food starts with care — honest ingredients, honest production and honest people.
From our production kitchen, our cakery team prepares the cakes, biscuits and sweet bakes enjoyed across our coffee shops, pubs, farm shops and by our wholesale customers. Everything is made by hand wherever possible, with pride in quality and attention to detail.
We’re a people-first business where everyone is welcome, supported and encouraged to grow.
The Role
We’re looking for a Production Assistant to join our Cakery Department, supporting our pastry chefs and bakers in producing cakes, traybakes and patisserie items.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with food, likes being part of a supportive team, and takes satisfaction in seeing beautifully made products leave the kitchen each day.
Whether you already have kitchen experience or are looking to build a career in bakery or pastry, we’ll provide training and support to help you develop.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting pastry chefs and bakers with daily cake and bake preparation
* Weighing ingredients and assisting with production tasks
* Portioning, finishing and packing products ready for delivery
* Following recipes and production plans carefully
* Keeping workspaces clean, organised and safe throughout the shift
* Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and ingredient storage
* Working together as a team to meet daily production deadlines
What We’re Looking For
* Bakery, kitchen or food production experience helpful but not essential
* A positive attitude and reliable approach to work
* Someone who enjoys working with food and takes pride in quality
* Good attention to detail and organisation skills
* Comfortable working in a busy production environment
* Flexible with early starts when required
What You’ll Get
* Secure employment contract
* Pay aligned with National Living Wage or above
* Full training and development opportunities
* Free meal on duty
* 20% discount across Honesty sites
* Discounted Cookery School courses
* Employee Wellness Programme
Grow With Us
Many of our chefs, bakers and supervisors started in entry-level roles. If you’re keen to learn, we’ll support you to develop your skills and grow within Honesty.