Baker

Days of work:

4 or 5 days, one of the days will be a weekend day.

Hours of work:

5.00am – 2.00pm (1hour break).

Rate of pay:

£14 - £16 an hour – dependent on qualifications and experience.

Bonus:

An annual bonus of £1,000* (only payable on successful completion of worked employment to January 1st each year, pro rata from employment date). Plus, an additional Quality Control bonus – see benefits below.

Length of contract:

Permanent.

Main purpose of job:

To deliver the ‘best gingerbread in the world’ to the customer by implementing quality methodology and procedures in established bakery operation and production.

Main tasks of the job:

·Open bakery and prepare ovens and other equipment;

·Prepare trays of mixture to specific standard ready for baking;

·Monitor and control ovens, setting timers and responsible for optimum bake;

·Monitor quality and standard of ingredients;

·Quality control throughout process including final product suitability for packaging and sale;

·To deal with special requests and seasonal promotions e.g. chocolate decorating and bespoke shaping of gingerbread and assist in the further development of these areas;

·Cleaning of work areas in preparation for following day;

·Preparation of ingredients prior to mixing process;

·Responsible key holder and ability to work independently for some of the time;

·To contribute towards the development of production processes and quality standards;

·Any other duties relevant to production.

Essential skills:

·Min of 2 years’ experience working in a bakery environment;

·Must have a formal qualification in Baking, Patisserie or Confectionery;

·Presentable for working in a food production environment and adhere to relevant legislation; min of Level 2 Food Safety Certificate;

·Reliable and flexible;

·Can work independently and also as part of a small team in a limited and fast-paced environment;

·Can deliver a first class product through consistent quality performance to meet customer expectations and beyond.

Our Provision/Benefits: We offer you the opportunity to work in the most beautiful part of the UNESCO Lake District National Park, and as part of a 3rd generation friendly family business that prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector, but we also offer (points 1 and 7 after 3 months probationary, points 3 and 4 after a year’s service):

1.Health policy with the option to add family members which offers a cash back scheme not only for health but everyday essentials and luxuries;

2.Additional annual bonus payment linked to Quality Control performance;

3.A birthday present of a day’s pay on your birthday;

4.£50 worth of goodies of your choice;

5.If not resident in Grasmere, free car parking;

6.Travel allowance of 50p per mile over and above a total daily commute of 40 miles return, to and from work;

7.‘My Cumbria Card’ offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;

8.Staff Discount;

9.Uniform, with laundry provision - to be worn to company’s code of practice;

10.Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread® as you like while at work.

To note:

·Be able to lift and carry;

·Special confidentially agreement to be undertaken;