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Are you a confident, organised leader with a strong background in baking or food production?
Truly Treats are creating a brand-new weekend team to bake and decorate a premium cupcake range for a well-known London bakery chain – and we're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the shift.
Based in Newton Abbot | Fri – Sun (3 days per week)
12hr shifts | Full Time | Fixed Rota
What's on Offer:
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- FREE cake!
- Target based bonus
- Employee loyalty bonus
- A supportive and friendly work environment
- Full training and induction into the role
- Opportunity for company-sponsored Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership for the right candidate
- Tiered pay scale and progression within the company
- Onsite parking
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading and motivating a team of up to 8 bakers and decorators (the initial team will consist of 4 bakers/decorators on each shift).
- Ensuring daily production targets are met without compromising quality.
- Overseeing the production of cupcakes from scratch (you'll get stuck in too!)
- Managing task delegation and real-time problem solving.
- Attending regular Teams meetings with the client to discuss production performance and address any issues.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene throughout the bakery.
- Monitoring compliance with food safety procedures and company policies.
- Managing annual leave requests within your team.
- Supporting the launch of a new cake range later this year.
What You Must Have:
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery or food production environment. Ideally, a Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Team Leading or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage people and priorities effectively.
- A hands-on approach – you'll be part of the team, not just overseeing it.
- Experience working to targets in a fast-paced setting.
- Understanding of food safety, cleanliness and compliance requirements.
- Confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently.
- A calm, positive attitude under pressure and the ability to lead by example.
Shifts:
This is a full-time, fixed rota role.8:00am - 9:00pm, Friday to Sunday.(Includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks each day)12 hours per day / 36 hours per week - Full Time.
Starting Wage:
£26,975.52 per annum
Is This Role Right for You?
This is a hands-on, fast-paced leadership role. If you enjoy getting stuck into production while guiding a team and keeping quality high under pressure – this could be a great fit.
But if you're uncomfortable managing people or making decisions independently, this may not be the right match.
How to Apply:
Think you’ve got the leadership skills, baking know-how and energy to lead a weekend production shift?
Apply now, by submitting your CV and a covering letter and become part of the Truly Treats family!
