Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Bakery Assistant to join our team on weekends at bagels + schmear, a busy and growing bagel bakery. This role is hands-on and primarily involves supporting the baking team with dough preparation, shaping bagels, and assisting with general kitchen duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

(including but not limited to):

Prepare + present bagels + schmear's products, following our recipes and specifications. This will include, but is not limited to:
o Measuring/weighing of wet and dry ingredients

o Using mixers to blend ingredients

o Kneading and shaping of dough

o Following procedures for dough rising and resting

o Baking

Store ingredients according to food hygiene regulations. Keep the kitchen clean, safe and up to a high standard following our cleaning
practices.

Adhere to all health and safety requirements, including food hygiene
regulations.

Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Assist in the preparation of sandwich orders.
o Our customers can choose from our curated menu or build their own

bagel from scratch, so attention to detail is essential. You'll be

responsible for ensuring every bagel not only tastes amazing but looks

visually impressive, each one should be a reflection of the care and

craft we put into our food. With high levels of personalisation, accuracy

and consistency are key, and your role will be vital in delivering an

exceptional customer experience every time.

Assist the team, during busy periods, taking orders and creating a positive
environment for our customers, by maintaining customer service to the

highest standard and encouraging them to explore the menu and try new

things.

About You:

Strong attention to detail and pride in consistent, high-quality work Willingness to learn and take direction Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Reliable, dependable and punctual with exceptional organisational skills Have the ability to follow all instructions given Have knowledge of basic food hygiene skills - training will be provided

About Us:

bagels + schmear is a lockdown success story! Starting in 2020, with our founder

Francesca baking New York-style bagels from her mother's kitchen after having the

realisation that no one was doing bagels in the UK the 'proper New York way'. New

York-style bagels are different to the bagels you find in the delis in and around

London - they are crisp on the outside, pillowy and fluffy on the inside. Starting

merely as a side hustle alongside her full-time job, she took bagels + schmear full

time, opened up a bakery in Radlett, Hertfordshire + now supplies some of the most

prestigious hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops in London.

What You'll Get:

28 days' holiday pay Birthdays off Full training provided Pension scheme Staff meal provided Free coffees all day Fun, open and inclusive work environment Opportunity to grow with an independent bakery who is entering a very
exciting growth phase

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 12 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person