KNEAD Bakery
We are an independent, high-quality bakery and patisserie who strive to offer premium baked goods and customer service.
Our KNEAD family is growing, and we are looking for engaging and passionate chefs to join our team in Oxford!
At KNEAD we believe in work-life balance; starts are early but not too early. We have a few shift patterns, and the earliest start is 6am! Evenings off with the latest shift due to finish at 5pm. We provide 4-week rotas so you know when you will be off and can plan your life.
Here at KNEAD Oxford, we offer a new and exciting food range, including our signature great bakes alongside a new range of great savoury products.
This is a perfect role for a baker/chef looking to gain experience and learn about the management side of kitchens and retail. With amazing career progression, we will train and develop you every step of the way to be the best that you can be, with the opportunity to build your career with us.
We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Training and development to advance your career
* One day extra holiday for each year of service up to 5 years plus 28 days holiday (incl. bank holiday)
* Free staff lunch
* 50% company discount
* 20% discount with Jesse Smith's
* Refer a friend scheme
* Birthday off each year
* A share of any unsold stock at the end of the day
* Free tea & coffee on shift
About You
You will be a fantastic ambassador of KNEAD and thrive on producing the highest quality food. As a relatively new business, we encourage you to bring new ideas forward and strive to grow the business.
You will also need to be confident managing a small team, acting as a role model in developing, training, and coaching through appraisals and personalized learning and development. You will set the standards for your team to follow.
Main Responsibilities
* Have at least 5 years’ experience working as a senior baker/chef
* You will be mixing, proving & baking
* Focus on professional growth, with management and development responsibilities under guidance from the Directors
* Help shape and grow a new bakery, adding your own ideas
* Assist the Directors on a range of tasks including food hygiene, ordering, staff training, and decision-making
* Take a leading role within the bakery with a positive and proactive attitude to problem-solving
* Responsible for the whole shop, back of house and front of house alongside the FOH Manager. Be responsible for the FOH Manager and work closely to achieve targets and objectives.
* Encourage a friendly and passionate team environment
* Must be highly organized, hygienic, and comfortable working to a busy schedule
* Be passionate about your work and happy talking to customers
PERFECT ROLE FOR A PASSIONATE CHEF WHO WANTS A BALANCED LIFESTYLE!!
If this sounds of interest and you feel you have the relevant experience, please contact us today.
To be considered for this role, you must send an email to HR@kneadbakery.co.uk requesting an application form. You will not be considered if you have not submitted a completed application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Loyalty bonus
* Performance bonus
* Tips
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Supervising experience: 2 years (required)
* Hospitality: 2 years (required)
* Management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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