Job Description

At The Village Bakery, we take pride in crafting high-quality, artisanal breads with a strong focus on sourdough. Our team is passionate about great food and building a business that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

We are looking for skilled and experienced bakers to join our team. These role requires someone with a deep understanding of sourdough techniques, who is comfortable working early mornings/nights thrives in a team environment, and genuinely cares about their craft and the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and bake a variety of sourdough and yeasted breads to a high standard Maintain and feed sourdough starters with care and consistency Collaborate closely with the baking team to ensure smooth daily operations Follow and improve upon existing recipes and processes Ensure cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards are maintained in the kitchen Be flexible with shift patterns, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays Support the broader goals of the business and contribute ideas for improvement
What We're Looking For:

2+ years of professional baking experience, with a focus on sourdough Strong knowledge of fermentation, shaping, and baking techniques A team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to the needs of the day Passion for baking, food quality, and customer satisfaction Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage time well A genuine care for the business and a desire to contribute to its success
What We Offer:

A supportive and passionate team environment Opportunity to be part of a growing, community-focused bakery Room for growth and development for the right candidate
Ability to travel to us is a must, there are no public transport links to us.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short note about why you're a great fit. We'd love to hear about your baking experience and why you love working with sourdough.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Holidays Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bishop's Stortford CM22 7LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Commercial Bread Bakery: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person