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Trainee Baker

Knead & Desire Bakehouse
Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Posted: 7 Oct 2024

Deadline: 21 Nov 2024

Compensation: Competitive & Bonus

Paid Full-time Permanent

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Job description

Based at our new bakery and shop in Hitchin, the role is for a full-time trainee baker.  No experience necessary, more importantly, we are looking for someone that will add a new dimension to the Bakehouse and grow as an individual as the business grows.  Someone with bags of enthusiasm and energy, a love for good food, organic and local and a passion for doing things fantastically. You will be given full training across all aspects of the business, from dough preparation, viennoiserie (croissants and other pastries) and baking. Knead & Desire have ambitious plans for growth which will give you ample opportunity for development, specialisation and promotion within the business.

Initial terms:

  • 35 hours per week, 7.00 to 3.00 Monday to Friday.
  • Competitive salary and staff bonus scheme.
  • 20 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
  • Stakeholder pension scheme for employees.
  • And of course, free bread and pastries.

Application information

If you think you fit the bill and the opportunity sparks your enthusiasm, please drop an email to Matthew at info@kneadanddesire.co.uk

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About Knead & Desire Bakehouse

Knead & Desire Bakehouse is a small batch bakery making handcrafted organic sourdough bread and pastries. We started on a farm in September 2021 and have been growing quickly, delivering direct to customers, wholesale to restaurants and hotels, weekend farmers markets and running sourdough courses. We also won six awards at the last World Bread Awards. Building a local organic supply base, a superb quality of product and an engaged and friendly service are fundamental to our success. Our next step is to grow the retail side to the business and we are in the process of moving the whole business to a new shop and bakery in the centre of Hitchin. Opening in mid September.

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