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Production Chef (Cakes & Savoury)

🏒 Hambleton Bakery β€’ πŸ“ Oakham, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Salary Disclosed on Application
Full Benefits Package

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Oakham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Production Chef - Exton

The role:

  • Working as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environment, working from scratch you will be producing sweet and savoury pastry products and soups, salads, and product for our cafΓ©, to a high standard and often in high volumes.
  • 5/7 rota basis with 37.5 hour week includes weekend work.
  • The role will be daytime based at our Exton, Cottesmore location, which is in a rural location, so your own transport is essential.
  • Salary; Β£22k, there is an opportunity for overtime

The perfect candidate for this role would be someone.

  • Has Bakery experience, however, this is not essential, as training will be provided.
  • Is methodical and have good organisational skills, work to a high standard under pressure, energetic, accurate attention to detail is key with a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work in a small team.
  • Focused on maintaining excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene.
  • Proficient to work unsupervised and be confident communicator.
  • Flexibility regarding possible overtime in busy periods
  • Has transport as the bakery is at a remote location with no public transport.

In return, you will receive:

  • 28 days paid holiday pro rata per year (includes bank hols)
  • Staff discount on our amazing products
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ride your bike to work scheme
  • Gym membership

Hambleton Bakery has grown to supply six Hambleton Bakery shops,
Hambleton Hall, Harts Nottingham, many farm shops and delis across the surrounding counties as well as restaurants, gastro pubs and artisan cafes.

To learn more about Hambleton Bakery go to www.hambletonbakery.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DH 0602

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

πŸ›οΈ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

βš–οΈ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Chef (Cakes & Savoury) roles across Hambleton Bakery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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