Development Baker

SHOULD YOU BE ON BAKE OFF?, DO YOU LOVE ALL THINGS CAKE?  The Cake Crew is seeking someone who is passionate about baking to join our development team as a development baker.  The main points of the role are:

• Make all “kitchen samples” – Work closely with NPD technologist and the NPD Manager to manage key timings/workload.
• Keep abreast of kitchen ingredients/packaging, ensure traceability – clear tub identification, allergen segregation, BB date rotation within the kitchen and cupboards
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, including the packaging area within the NPD kitchen, and cupboards.
• Aid with sample preparation demands box up, print labels and addresses ect.
• Support team with workload to “get the job done”
• Ensure that clean as you go is maintained through out the day and complete a weekly deep clean.
• Attend team meetings as required
• Ensure consumables and ingredients are kept on top of i.e. piping bags and raw materials are always in stock.
• Ensure all NPD freezers are in order and residual samples disposed of.
• Support with ad hoc project work.
• Support trials and launches when required i.e customer sample collections and raw material collections.
• Support with AWs and PH recording.
• Support with NPD documents when needed – NPD folder organising, Organs, Factory paper work 
• To comply with and assist with implementation of company food safety, quality, and legality policies as they relate to the role.

The ideal candidate will:

Have accuracy, attention to detail and a numerate approach to provide data on time in the right format.

Be a confident, articulate and courteous communicator over the phone, face-to-face and in writing.

Be highly flexible, competent and adaptable and take responsibility for own improvement.

Undertake tasks with enthusiasm and always take pride in your work. Communicate effectively at all levels, consider others’ opinions and always treat others with respect.

Have a good understanding of the functions of ingredients used within the bakery sector.

Have a flair for Innovation and Creativity.  As well as good:

1. Numeracy skills.
2. Communication skills.
3. Team Work skills.
4. Diplomacy skills.
5. Ability to motivate people.
6. Coordinating skills.
7. Proficiency on Microsoft Office.
8. Interpersonal skills.
9. Problem Solving.

You will receive:

28 days holidays per year inclusive of bank holidays.

Paid sick and compassionate pay.

A fully supportive and nurturing environment.

Free on-site parking.

Pension.

The chance to grow and develop within the business.

Be key a member of the team developing the next 'big think' in cake.

To apply, please send your CV to