NPD Bakery Apprentice
Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham
Role Type: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us
Welcome to 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's leading food manufacturers! With an impressive annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and a dedicated team of around 13,000 employees across 16 sites, we are a powerhouse in the poultry, chilled, and bakery sectors. Our beloved brands, including Holland's pies, are staples in households across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch products to our retail and food service partners, including major names like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role
Are you ready to kickstart your career in the food production and New Product Development (NPD) industry? This 2-year apprenticeship is your gateway to an exciting future! Join our innovative NPD team, where creativity meets culinary expertise. You'll draw inspiration from social media trends and diverse recipes to craft new pizza toppings, create mock-ups for customer tastings, and collaborate on exciting customer briefs.
As a NPD Bakery Apprentice, you'll embark on a comprehensive 2-year program leading to an NVQ Level 2 in Bakery. Your journey will blend hands-on experience in our bakery with classroom-based learning, ensuring you gain the skills needed to thrive. Upon successful completion, you'll transition into a full-time role at The Pizza Factory!
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in recipe development and innovation
* Support the NPD team with your bakery knowledge and insights
* Participate in trials from both the kitchen and factory
* Engage in apprenticeship study and complete required modules
About You
We’re on the lookout for someone with a genuine passion for baking and a positive, can-do attitude. If you're eager to launch your career in the food industry and want to be part of a dynamic team that creates new products for major UK retailers, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Skills
* A love for food and baking
* Excellent communication skills
* A collaborative team player
* Adaptability and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
* Refer a friend scheme
* Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid—confidential support available 365 days a year
* Enjoy a 50% discount for friends and family at Boparan Restaurant Group (including Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails)
* Participate in our Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we offer abundant opportunities for career growth and skill development. We believe in promoting from within, ensuring you can build a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. Join us and be part of something great!