Bakery Assistant

We currently have opportunities available for a Bakery Assistants to join our team based in Syston, Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent contract, and in return will receive a competitive salary. Core working hours are 18:00 am - 06:00 pm, 3 on 3 off. This will be an average of 42 hrs across 7 days a week.

As our Bakery Assistant you will promote and show positive behaviours in line with Pukka Pies Visions and Values. Reporting to your Front-Line Manager, you will be responsible for conducting the tasks given to you to the best of your ability, producing safe, quality product in an efficient and timely manner.

We are looking for general bakery assistants as well as specific skills such as pastry making and fillings cooking.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Following procedures and instructions correctly.
- Ensuring that all reasonable requests are complied with.
- Ensuring that you assist with the training of inexperienced staff by using the buddy system.
- Promoting the positive behaviours and attitudes that are expected of the staff.
- Ensuring that you follow the rules set out in the company induction with regards to time keeping and attendance.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Complying with all Health & Safety standards and policies outlined in the induction pack.
- Raising any hazards, near misses, or any Health & Safety concerns to your Front-Line Manager.
- Segregating several types of waste correctly ensuring that they are in the correct disposal units and are not mixed.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in your work area by following the ‘clean as you go’ policy.
- Be accountable for production of high-quality products that are safe.
- Reporting all contaminants /foreign bodies to your line operator/team leader.
- Adhering to the technical standards and Food Safety policies outlined in the company Induction and during subsequent training sessions.

**Skills and experience required of our Bakery Assistant**
- Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable.
- Required to work a shift pattern.
- Must be able to work as part of a team as well as an individual.
- Basic communication skills.
- Highly motivated with positive attitude to work.
- Be able to take instruction and follow procedure diligently.
- To understand and be trained in the basic principles of Food Safety and Health and Safety and work accordingly.

Pukka Pies is a friendly, family-owned independent company with an outstanding reputation as a brand leader in its market.