Assistant Baker
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Position Overview & Specifications
A fantastic opportunity to work in a small independent bakery in the heart of Primrose Hill. The role we are recruiting for is a Junior Baker/Assistant role to support the other 2 Bakers in the team. You will do the morning baking of pastries etc for our shop/cafe, make buttercream, some of the bars like flapjacks. Also, this role will involve washing up and cleaning to ensure we keep a hygienic kitchen throughout the day.
No antisocial hours.
We make many products we have won awards for including cinnamon buns, cookies, brownies, granola and scones.
In addition to daily bakes for our shop located above the bakery, we make birthday and other celebration cakes.
There are only 3 in the bakery team including the Manager, Sweet Things has been running for 17 years, the Cafe Bakery only open for the last 10 years!
A passion for producing quality bakes and creations is essential.
5 x 8 hour shifts per week between the hours of 6.30am and 4pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday would most likely be the required 5 shifts.
Weekends are busy!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 24/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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 (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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