Bakery - Production Assistant - Cake Decorator
About The Position
The Production Assistant - Cake Decorator supports cake production and finishing in a fast-paced bakery production environment, with the possibility of assisting in other areas of bakery production as business needs require. The role involves helping make quality bakery products while following ingredient lists, product specification sheets, production instructions, and required food safety, hygiene, allergen, and safety procedures. Appropriate PPE is provided for work in areas with varying temperatures. The successful candidate will be a reliable, responsible team player who pays close attention to quality, is comfortable handling food ingredients and products—including meat and items containing allergens—and is willing to learn new skills and use bakery equipment safely. The work is active and includes being on their feet and carrying out practical, repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Requirements
- Experience in cake production, decorating, or confectionery is sought for this role.
- Work well with colleagues and support the team.
- Be reliable and responsible, completing work to a high standard.
- Pay attention to detail and maintain product quality.
- Be comfortable following specifications and production instructions.
- Follow 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 performing practical, repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Be comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.
- Be comfortable handling food, including meat and products containing allergens.
Responsibilities
- Support cake production and finishing.
- Assist in other areas of bakery production as required to support business needs.
- Follow ingredient lists, product specification sheets, and production instructions to produce items correctly and consistently.
- Follow hygiene, allergen, and safety procedures, including standards for nails, jewellery, and piercings.
- Use bakery equipment safely and learn how products are made.
- Work efficiently with the team to help meet production targets.
- Handle the bakery’s range of ingredients and products, including meat and items containing allergens.
Benefits
- Colleague discount, which can be shared with family.
- 28 days of holiday including bank holidays, with additional holiday earned over time.
- Free coffee while on shift.
- Progression and career opportunities.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for the employee and family.
- Recognition and long-service awards.
- Comprehensive training programmes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
