Job Description

Successful candidates must have experience and a passion for baking and packing especially within cake and biscuit making and decoration. The company offers an attractive salary from 12.21 per hour upwards (depending on skill and age). Candidates applying must be fully committed to the role and with a positive work ethos within the bakery industry.

About the employer

Burts The Bakers is a local well-known Bakery (formerly Ogmore Vale Bakery) originally formed in 1943. For nearly 80 years, the Burt family have been making high quality cakes and biscuits for which they are well known across the UK and USA. Their products are full of flavour with only the best ingredients used for a delicious product.

The company is committed to the development and research of new products whilst at the same time embracing new innovative techniques.

Working week:

8.00 am - 4.30 pm 5 days per week (30 mins lunch) Total hours per week: 40.0
Tasks for Bakery include:

Preparing and mixing the ingredients Baking Piping and Lettering Layering and Bonding General decorating General finishing Packaging (working the line and ensuring orders are pallet wrapped) General hygiene duties
Desired skills:

Be a baker with a passion for all types of bakery work Have an excellent eye for detail and quality control Works well under pressure and keeps to deadlines Keep errors to an absolute minimum Keen to learn new skills and 'be developed further'
Personal qualities:

Follow and have a good understanding of baking Appreciate quality Passionate about working for an independent family business Hardworking and not afraid of physical work
Desired qualifications:

Previous qualifications are required. Three GCSEs grade 3 and a minimum of GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English. Be part of an an accredited Apprenticeship Programme
Future prospects:

Progression to further learning in subject areas including Bakery production, Bakery science and technology, Food safety and quality, Managing Teams Being part of a Team to take the Bakery to the next level Prospects of Directorship of the company
Considerations:

Location of the vacancy Work involves sharp tools and hot surfaces Commitment to a high level of personal hygiene Role is very physical (to an extent) and demanding with elements of heavy lifting and standing
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Baking / Packing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BTB003April25