Bakery - Production Assistant - Fixed Term
About The Position
The Bakery Production Assistant works as part of a bakery production team making, baking, packing and preparing products for delivery to shops. The role supports the production of fresh, quality bakery products using ingredients, traditional methods and modern production processes. Training and support are provided, and the position is a fixed-term contract until approximately 2 January 2027 at the Durham Bakery. The role requires a positive, dependable and quality-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. The assistant follows ingredient lists, product specification sheets, production instructions, and food hygiene, allergen and safety procedures. The work is active and practical, involves repetitive tasks and standing, and may take place in both hot and cold production areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided. The job includes handling a range of food ingredients and products, including meat and items containing allergens.
Requirements
- Bring a positive attitude and enjoy making a difference for customers.
- Be a natural team player who works well with others and supports colleagues.
- Be reliable and responsible, and complete work to a high standard.
- Pay attention to detail and focus on product quality.
- Be comfortable following specifications, ingredient lists and production instructions.
- Commit to following food safety, hygiene, allergen and safety procedures.
- Be willing to learn new skills and use bakery equipment safely.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and helping meet production targets.
- Be comfortable standing and carrying out active, practical, repetitive tasks throughout a shift.
- Be comfortable working in different temperatures, including hot production areas and cold areas such as fridges and freezers.
- Be comfortable handling food, including meat and products containing allergens.
Responsibilities
- Help make, bake, pack and prepare bakery products for delivery to shops.
- Follow ingredient lists, product specification sheets and production instructions to ensure products are made correctly and consistently.
- Follow food hygiene, allergen and safety procedures, including standards relating to nails, jewellery and piercings.
- Use bakery equipment safely and learn how products are made.
- Work efficiently with colleagues to support production targets and complete work to a high standard.
- Carry out active, practical and repetitive production tasks, including working on your feet.
- Handle a range of food ingredients and products, including meat and items containing allergens.
Benefits
- Colleague discount, which can be shared with family.
- 28 days of holidays, including bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement earned with longer service.
- Free coffee while on shift.
- Progression and career opportunities.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support for the employee and their family.
- Recognition and long-service awards.
- Comprehensive training programmes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
