Trainee Baker

6 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Print Cakes Full time

**About the role**
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing and ambitious business specialising in cupcakes and biscuits as well as other sweet treats. It will include baking and finishing a variety of goods to a high standard. You would also help with the packing of the products for delivery and ensure the bakery is kept clean and tidy. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferable.

**Responsibilities**

The main duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

- Baking a variety of goods
- Producing edible images
- Finishing the products and piping buttercream
- Packing and wrapping up orders
- Keeping the bakery clean, tidy and ensuring food hygiene safety is to the highest standard.

**Qualifications, Experience & Skills**
- Hands on baker, passionate about delivering only the best baked goods.
- Baking experience preferable.
- Great attention to detail with the ability to listen carefully and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Good planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines
- A positive attitude with high levels of energy, enthusiasm and the flexibility to react effectively to changing priorities
- Work on own initiative, be proactive and manage workload with little intervention from the management team.
- Experience of mixing, kneading and processing dough, specialised decorating such as piping buttercream preferable
- Knowledge and experience of baking in commercial ovens and of using a wide range of bakery and kitchen equipment
- Understanding of allergens and food safety
- Relevant baking or patisserie qualification desirable
- A level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

**About us**
Print Cakes is an ambitious online business specialising in branded logo cupcakes and biscuits, as well as personalised baked gift boxes for birthdays and special occasions. We work with large companies such as Amazon, Google and Tesla as well as a variety of businesses across the UK. We have a focus on quality, and deliver nationwide.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £8.60-£11.44 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person