Cake Baker

Are you a fast, focused baker with an eye for detail?

Do you love baking and want to get paid to do it every weekend?

Truly Treats are creating a brand-new weekend team to bake and decorate a premium cupcake range for a well-known London bakery chain - and we're looking for brilliant bakers/decorators to join us!

Based in Newton Abbot | Fri - Sun shifts
6hr and 12hr shifts, part time/full time available

What's on Offer:

• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• FREE cake!
• Target based bonus
• Employee loyalty bonus
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety for Manufacturing training
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Tiered pay scale and progression within the company
• Onsite parking
• Full training to help you grow and succeed in your baking career

What You'll Be Doing:

• Baking cupcakes from scratch - just like at home, but on a bigger scale.
• Applying buttercream by hand using a pallet knife to match a signature brand style (full training will be provided).
• Working quickly and accurately to meet daily production targets.
• Keeping quality high, batch after batch.
• Maintaining a clean, efficient workspace.
• Helping produce a brand-new cake range launching later this year.

What You Must Have:

• Some baking experience - either from a previous job or at home.
• A strong eye for detail - precision really matters in this role.
• The ability to work fast and keep up with production.
• A high standard of cleanliness and consistency.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a team mindset.

Shifts:

We're offering both part-time and full-time roles across the weekend. All roles are fixed rota.
Choose the shift pattern that suits you best:

• 3 Day - Morning Shift:
  8:00am - 2:30pm, Friday to Sunday
  (Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
  6 hours per day / 18 hours per week - Part Time
  
• 3 Day - Afternoon/Evening Shift:
  2:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday to Sunday
  (Includes a 30-minute unpaid dinner break each day)
  6 hours per day / 18 hours per week - Part Time
  
• 3 Day - 12 Hour Shift:
  8:00am - 9:00pm, Friday to Sunday
  (Includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks each day)
  12 hours per day / 36 hours per week - Full Time
  
• Weekends - Morning Shift
  8:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday (Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
  6 hours per day / 12 hours per week - Part Time
  
• Weekends - Afternoon/Evening Shift
  2:30pm - 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday (Includes a 30-minute unpaid dinner break each day)
  6 hours per day / 12 hours per week - Part Time
  
• Weekends - 12 Hour Shift:
  8:00am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday
  (Includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks each day)
  12 hours per day / 24 hours per week - Part Time
  

Starting Wage:

Age 21 and over: £13.19 - £13.43 per hour, depending on experience, paid monthly.

Age 18 to 20: £10.80 - £11.30 per hour, depending on experience, paid monthly.

Key Dates:

Trial Days for Shortlisted Applicants: Friday 15th August & Friday 22nd August

Start Date: Friday 12th September

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and involves repeating key tasks to a high standard - and that's exactly what ensures consistent, top-quality results.

If you've never baked before or struggle with focus during repetitive work, this probably isn't the right role for you. But if you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in neat, well-finished bakes, and have some baking experience - whether at home or professionally - we'd love to hear from you.

How To Apply:

Confident you've got the speed, accuracy and high standards this role demands?

Apply now by submitting your CV. Please send a covering letter with your application and let us know your available/preferred hours of work.

Become part of the Truly Treats family and let your cupcake skills shine!