Job Description

Work at the Edinburgh Christmas Market as a Baker.

2-3 days a week, shifts are around 6 to 12 hours daily. Average hours are typically between 20-30 hours weekly.

Temporary: 14 November start, 3 January end.

Please make sure to read the full application and attach a short cover letter describing why you are a good fit for the role.

We are looking for staff to join our bakery at the Edinburgh Christmas Market at Princes Street.

This is an opportunity to learn and work independently as a baker and experience all parts of bakery production.

The successful candidates will join our bakery team and prepare our waffle dough and Dutch caramel onsite at the Market. The baker will work exclusively behind the scenes and focus on cleaning and stock preparation.

Stock needs vary based on how busy it gets at the market, and as such you can expect to work both short and longer shifts.

The Christmas Market is a unique location to work. Located at Princes Street, next to Waverley Station, you will find yourself surrounded by other colourful Christmas stalls.

We are looking for:

- Bakers to work appropriately 2-3 days a week, 6 up to 12 hours daily, during the full festive season. Flexibility is required due to our stock needs changing depending on how busy it gets.

What we offer:

A fun, friendly, and inclusive work environment A starting hourly wage of up to 13.00hr (age/experience dependant) 6-12 hour shifts Early morning starts, 8:00 A gift card of choice as a Christmas Bonus We will provide you with a food hygiene course and training for the role Paid overtime may be available

Please note that you must be or have the following:

Available to work during weekends Able to lift large bags of flour and sugar Comfortable cleaning -- we use the "clean as you go" method and have strict hygiene standards. Bakers typically clean 1-2 hours a day. Based in Edinburgh or surrounding areas Have own transport (or ability to catch reliable public transport)
Wholly Waffles is a street food business with Dutch roots. Our goal is to introduce as many people as we can to the traditional Dutch Stroopwafel.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be 18 years or older.

We recommend that you have a look at our social media to learn more about our business.

The Christmas Market is not open on Christmas Day.

Send a short cover letter and your resume to:

Please apply via the indeed website.

Learn more about us:

https://whollywaffles.co.uk/

Instagram

@whollywaffles

Job location

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: Up to 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Application question(s):

REQUIRED: Please add a short cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. We are unable to consider applications without cover letter. Please do not use AI.
Work Location: In person