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Baker

We are looking for a part-time Baker to join the team, working alongside a Head Baker who brings 30 years of experience across the UK and European artisan bakery industry.

This is a part-time role, ideal for someone who can be flexible in their schedule and are comfortable with early starts, including at the weekend. This is a perfect opportunity for someone to develop professionally and contribute to a high-standard production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Head Baker with daily production of bread and viennoiserie

  • Following recipes, production schedules, and processes to ensure consistency and quality

  • Maintaining product standards when covering the Head Baker’s days off or holidays

  • Assisting with bakery management tasks as required

  • Supporting the training and supervision of less experienced staff, including apprentices

  • Ensuring equipment is maintained and used correctly

  • Upholding cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times

  • Maintaining accurate food safety and hygiene records

Skills

  • Experience in bread and viennoiserie production

  • A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety requirements

  • Organised, reliable, and able to manage your workload effectively

  • Quality driven, with meticulous attention to detail

  • Genuinely interested in our products and passionate about food

  • Adaptable, passionate, dedicated, and driven

  • Willing to listen, learn, and follow established processes

  • A genuine desire for ongoing professional development and skill-building

Perks

  • Competitive pay, based on experience

  • Ongoing development and mentorship under the Head Baker

  • Free coffee and tea while on shift

  • Breakfast pastry and staff lunch included

Location: Bakewell
Pay: £13–15 per hour, dependent on experience
Hours: Ad-hoc, holiday and sick cover

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop as a baker without the commitment of full-time hours. If you’re a passionate baker who wants to develop your craft and learn from a master baker with 30 years’ experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send us an email to ben@porterbakery.com with the subject line ‘Baker’, quickly telling us who you are and what you’re up to in life, along with your CV.