Pastry Assistant - Heavy Lifting

<p> Job Description <p> About us: </p><p> The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. </p><p> As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Afternoon Pastry Assistant. </p><p> As a Pastry Assistant, you will make our award-winning pastries using methods of mixing, baking, scaling and shaping. </p><p> This job is for you if you like a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in a team. </p><p> Contracted hours: 45 hours – Full Time (overtime is optional)</p><p> Contract Type: Full-Time </p><p> Working Hours: 7am - 4pm </p><p> Hourly rate of £12.25/hour </p><p> Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7</p><p> Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live within a 5-mile radius, this job is for you </p><p> Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: </p><ul><li> Assisting in the preparation and production of pastries and desserts following our artisan methods </li><li> Measuring and mixing ingredients accurately according to recipes </li><li> Supporting the Pastry Chefs in daily operations and special orders </li><li> Ensuring a clean, organised, and food-safe working environment </li><li> Keeping up with production targets while maintaining our high standards </li><li> Helping with packing and labelling as needed </li></ul><p> Our people tell us you’ll be a great addition to the team if you are…</p><ul><li> Passionate about food and eager to learn the art of pastry making </li><li> Reliable, punctual, and happy to work as part of a close-knit team </li><li> Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen or production environment </li><li> Detail-oriented and committed to quality in everything you do </li><li> Open to early starts or flexible working hours when required </li><li> Previous pastry or bakery experience is a plus, but not essential! We’ll teach you the rest </li></ul><p> What’s in it for you?</p><ul><li> Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. </li><li>50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. </li><li> Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants </li><li>24-hour GP service </li><li> Cycle to work scheme </li></ul><p> Our Values: </p><p> We care about Job Well Done: </p><p> Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. </p><p> We care about Baking: </p><p> At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. </p><p> We care about each other: </p><p> We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. </p><p> We care about community: </p><p> We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious, high-quality food. </p><p> We care about nature: </p><p> We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. </p>