Baker (Temporary)

Posted 2 hours 6 minutes ago by Zanna Group

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description

Temporary Contract for approx 3 months

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and creative Baker with strong baking and patisserie expertise to join our team. This is a hands-on role requiring finesse, precision, and a commitment to excellence in both flavour and presentation.

  • Support the team with creative input and development across the business
  • Assist in research, testing, and costing of new products, including scaling recipes for production
  • Work closely with the Production Team to maintain consistency, quality, and brand standards
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, excellent hygiene, and strict food safety compliance
  • Produce a wide range of breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and patisserie items to the highest standard
  • Organise weekly schedules efficiently, using clear communication to keep the team aligned
  • Bring fresh ideas and awareness of evolving baking and pastry trends
  • Be available for early-morning starts - reliable transport is essential due to shift times
About You
  • A genuine passion for baking and patisserie, with creativity, finesse, and flair
  • Proven experience leading or supervising a pastry or bakery section/team
  • Strong technical baking skills, including dough handling, fermentation, lamination, and finishing
  • Excellent hygiene standards and a thorough understanding of food safety regulations
  • Strong communication skills and organisational ability
  • Good understanding of recipe production, costing, and GP
  • At least one years experience as a Baker in a quality bakery, restaurant, or hotel
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining exceptional standards
We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent training and career progression
  • 24/7 employee assistance & wellbeing programme
  • Staff social events
  • Staff referral scheme
  • 50% off food at all our venues

Start time: 6am