Bakery Operative

5 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Shortbread House of Edinburgh Full time

Job Opportunity: Packing and Despatch Bakery Assistants at The Shortbread House of Edinburgh

Are you passionate about contributing to a renowned bakery and seeking an opportunity to join The Shortbread House of Edinburgh? We are currently looking for **Bakery Assistants** to join our **Packing and Despatch** team. If you take pride in ensuring products are perfectly packaged and ready for delivery, this role could be perfect for you.

Shortbread House is a family-run bakery in the heart of Edinburgh. We supply a range of luxury shortbread and Cheese Sablés to the online, retail, and catering markets in the UK and abroad. Shortbread House emphasizes quality over quantity, winning more Great Taste Awards than any other Scottish shortbread bakery. Although we are a small team, our operations are considerable, requiring a high output and the fulfilment of repetitive tasks.

Opportunities in our Shortbread Bakery are 39 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

Initially, we are recruiting on a temporary basis, with a view to offering a permanent position following successful completion of probation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Accurately pack products into designated packaging according to product specifications.
- Label packages correctly with relevant product information, including dates and batch numbers.
- Prepare orders for despatch by assembling and organising them according to delivery schedules.
- Ensure that all packed products meet quality and safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packing and despatch areas.
- Operate packing equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
- Work with the production team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
- Perform routine checks to ensure packaging is intact and products are properly sealed.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and regulations.

**Requirements**:

- A desire to contribute to a high-quality production process.
- Previous experience in a packing, despatch, or similar role in a bakery or food production environment is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure the quality of our products.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently on repetitive tasks whilst under pressure.
- Comfort with the physically demanding aspects of working in a fast-paced bakery.
- Basic maths skills for inventory and order preparation.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

**Perks and Benefits**:

- Increase in hourly rate to £12.65 on completion of machine training.
- Free onsite parking.
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
- Staff discounts on our range of shortbread products.
- Annual leave allowance increases with your length of service.
- Company pension.
- Hands-on experience and training in traditional baking methods.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £12.04-£12.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh, EH6 5NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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