Location : Based in our brand new site on Essex Road, Islington. Contract : Full time (45hrs per week over 5 days) Your time will need to be reasonably flexible throughout the week. Salary : Competitive rate; please enquire for further detail. £13.85ph experience depending. Application closing date : Ongoing. We will make our hire when we find the right candidate so please be prompt with your application if you would like to maximise your chances of success. Why work for us? Sourdough Sophia is truly a bakery born in the community. During lockdown we set up a micro bakery from our dining room and founded Sourdough Sophia to change the way in which us Brits consume bread one loaf at a time. Within a couple of weeks we attracted huge queues down the road from our little flat and quickly ran out of space. So, with the help of a successful kickstarter campaign and nearly 600 backers from the local community, we opened the doors to our bakery in 2020, only 8 months after we baked our very first loaf. Before we opened, we made the firm commitment to bake the most delicious sourdough, serve the most incredible coffee alongside our delicious bakes and level up how we treat our staff by creating a positive and supportive working environment for all. Well, now that we've been serving and inspiring the community for over 2 years now, we need someone to come onboard and drive our business to the next level Our priority is people. Sourdough Sophia is family first. Everyone in our team is valued, supported, loved and their progress is nurtured. Our mission is to fix the way in which staff are treated in the hospitality industry. Working in hospitality is always going to be hard, but it shouldn't be unfair. We believe that hard work done the right way can be the most rewarding experience for you. We are set to do things differently. No night shifts, fair pay, supportive and positive working environment in which you can feel safe to take risks, make mistakes and learn. We are set to expand over the coming years and we are looking for incredible talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals Help us fix the way in which we perceive bread in society and fix the broken food system together, one loaf at a time Join our team, and you will: Be part of an incredibly close-knit team with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee Have excellent opportunities for career progression in a company with big goals. Be given paid training opportunities Enjoy staff perks, including staff massage, free lunch, free coffee, pastries and bread every day, access to specialist third-party staff wellbeing services and more. Why this role? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get stuck into a brand new store opening, work with our team of bakers and build new relationships with the locals. Our new site on Essex road is absolutely amazing, an inspiring space to visit for our customers but also an incredible place to work This is the perfect role for someone experienced in baking Viennoserie, with a passion for working with a great team, driving our business and products to the next level. You will have the opportunity to use your talent, experience and initiative to have input in shaping the space and operations of our new site, develop new relationships with local customers, flex your pastry baking skills, and truly be proud of your creations Along with the support of our leadership team and the owners, you will get the chance to make your mark on this wonderful and fast growing business. Key responsibilities of the role As a junior pastry chef you will be a vital part of our incredible baking team. You will be working closely with your head baker to ensure that we are baking some incredible pastries, the production is running smoothly, admin tasks are taken care of and most importantly the quality of our produce is top notch You'll play a role in innovation, new ideas and new menu items. Ideally you would have had at least 1 year of experience as a pastry chef or baker in a professional environment and are confident with all things pastries such as lamination, baking techniques, cakes and fillings and keeping your station clean and organised. Your responsibilities include: Along with your team, you create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business. You prepare, clean and organise ingredients for use in the kitchen. You work closely with your team and leadership to innovate new ideas for products and help plan the production menu for the future. You ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitised at all times, maintaining the highest hygiene standards possible. You work within your team of pastry cooks, bakers and other staff members providing positive and negative feedback where required. You continuously drive to grow your knowledge, learn new skills and challenge yourself to develop. You keep on top of your share of administrative tasks and record keeping (e.g. fridge temp records and covid forms). What experience and traits do you need for this role? Be methodical and diligent and have good attention to detail. Be passionate about eating, baking, tasting, and teaching others how to be the same. Have an unwavering determination to make delicious pastries Have at least one year's experience of cooking in a professional environment. Be patient, calm; a natural teacher. Be keen to learn from your leadership team. Be committed to Sourdough Sophia values of Nurture, kindness, honesty and aiming high. Benefits: Free massages and other wellness treatments including spa treatments and fitness classes Unlimited support with professional therapists and councillors and free mindfulness and meditation workshops Schedule 3 weeks in advance Birthday celebrations Staff friends and family discount Mental health support 28 day’s holiday pay Pension scheme Flexible Hours No evening shifts Staff meal provided Free coffees all day long Fun, open and inclusive workplace environment To apply for this position please do the following: Send your CV to hrsourdoughsophia.co.uk Attach a cover note explaining a bit about who you are.