Entry Level Baker at Christmas Market

2 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Wholly Waffles Full time

**Work at the Edinburgh Christmas Market as a Baker.**

**2-3 days a week, shifts are around 6 to 12 hours daily. Average hours are typically between 20-30 hours weekly.**

**Temporary: 14 November start, 3 January end.**

We are looking for staff to join our bakery at the Edinburgh Christmas Market at Princes Street.

This is an opportunity to learn and work independently as a baker and experience all parts of bakery production.

Stock needs vary based on how busy it gets at the market, and as such you can expect to work both short and longer shifts.

The Christmas Market is a unique location to work. Located at Princes Street, next to Waverley Station, you will find yourself surrounded by other colourful Christmas stalls.

**We are looking for**:

- Bakers to work appropriately 2-3 days a week, 6 up to 12 hours daily, during the full festive season. Flexibility is required due to our stock needs changing depending on how busy it gets.

**What we offer**:

- A fun, friendly, and inclusive work environment
- A starting hourly wage of up to £13.00hr (age/experience dependant)
- 6-12 hour shifts
- Early morning starts, 8:00
- A gift card of choice as a Christmas Bonus
- We will provide you with a food hygiene course and training for the role
- Paid overtime may be available

**Please note that you must be or have the following**:

- Available to work during weekends
- Able to lift large bags of flour and sugar
- Comfortable cleaning — we use the “clean as you go” method and have strict hygiene standards. Bakers typically clean 1-2 hours a day.
- Based in Edinburgh or surrounding areas
- Have own transport (or ability to catch reliable public transport)

Wholly Waffles is a street food business with Dutch roots. Our goal is to introduce as many people as we can to the traditional Dutch Stroopwafel.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be 18 years or older.

We recommend that you have a look at our social media to learn more about our business.

The Christmas Market is not open on Christmas Day.

**Send a short cover letter and your resume to**:
**Learn more about us**:
**Instagram**

**Job location**

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person



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