Trainee Artisan Baker – Chatham, Kent – £30,000
About Us:
We're recruiting on behalf of an independent artisan bakery in Chatham, specialising in sourdough bread and French laminated pastries. Everything is made from scratch, with no shortcuts, and the business is expanding with a second site opening nearby. This is a great opportunity for someone with professional kitchen experience who is eager to learn the craft of artisan baking and develop their skills within a quality-focused team.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with the production of sourdough bread, baguettes and buns to a strict, consistent method
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Learning how to handle and work with large volumes of dough as part of daily production
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Supporting laminated pastry production alongside bread
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and bakery organisation
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Working closely with the team, developing your skills and taking on more responsibility as your training progresses
Requirements or Skills:
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Previous work experience in a professional kitchen is essential
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Previous experience working night shifts is essential
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A genuine eagerness to learn and develop skills in artisan baking
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Must drive, due to early start times
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Physically fit, as the role involves demanding manual work
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Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn, with a positive attitude towards scratch baking
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Comfortable working night shifts, with starts between midnight and 1am
Benefits:
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Salary of £30,000
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4-day working week (40 hours, Thursday–Sunday)
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Training and development provided to help you become a skilled artisan baker
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Opportunity to grow with the business as a second site opens
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Small, supportive, and passionate team environment