Baker

Days of work:
4 or 5 days, one of the days will be a weekend day.
Hours of work:
5.00am

2.00pm (1hour break).
Rate of pay:
£14 - £16 an hour

dependent on qualifications and experience.
Bonus:
An annual bonus of £1,000* (only payable on successful completion of worked employment to January 1 st

each year,

pro rata from employment date). Plus, an additional Quality Control bonus

see benefits below.
Length of contract:
Permanent.
Main purpose of job:
To deliver the best gingerbread in the world to the customer by implementing quality methodology and procedures in established bakery operation and production.
Main tasks of the job:
Open bakery and prepare ovens and other equipment;
Prepare trays of mixture to specific standard ready for baking;
Monitor and control ovens, setting timers and responsible for optimum bake;
Monitor quality and standard of ingredients;
Quality control throughout process including final product suitability for packaging and sale;
To deal with special requests and seasonal promotions e.g. chocolate decorating and bespoke shaping of gingerbread and assist in the further development of these areas;
Cleaning of work areas in preparation for following day;
Preparation of ingredients prior to mixing process;
Responsible key holder and ability to work independently for some of the time;
To contribute towards the development of production processes and quality standards;
Any other duties relevant to production.

Essential skills:
Min of 2 years experience working in a bakery environment;
Must have a formal qualification in Baking, Patisserie or Confectionery;
Presentable for working in a food production environment and adhere to relevant legislation; min of Level 2 Food Safety Certificate;
Reliable and flexible;
Can work independently and also as part of a small team in a limited and fast-paced environment;
Can deliver a first class product through consistent quality performance to meet customer expectations and beyond.
Our Provision/Benefits:

We offer you the opportunity to work in the most beautiful part of the UNESCO Lake District National Park, and as part of a 3 rd

generation friendly family business that prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector, but we also offer (points 1 and 7 after 3 months probationary, points 3 and 4 after a years service):
1.

Health policy with the option to add family members which offers a cash back scheme not only for health but everyday essentials and luxuries;
2.

Additional annual bonus payment linked to

Quality Control

performance;
3.

A birthday present of a days pay on your birthday;
4.

£50 worth of goodies of your choice;
5.

If not resident in Grasmere, free car parking;
6.

Travel allowance of 50p per mile over and above a total daily commute of 40 miles return, to and from work;
7.

My Cumbria Card offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;
8.

Staff Discount;
9.

Uniform, with laundry provision - to be worn to companys code of practice;
10.

Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread

as you like while at work.
To note:
Be able to lift and carry;
Special confidentially agreement to be undertaken;
Adhere to the strict company Health & Hygiene policy.
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