Apprentice Baker

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To produce a range of products within the Development function as a member of the team. Operating Bakery equipment, making samples, replenishment of materials, recipe management and hygiene of equipment and spaces, conducting line trials and understanding factory capabilities. We require someone with the willingness to learn.

Overview

What you will do in your working day

  • Helping to package and prepare products to customers
  • Assisting at factory trials if appropriate
  • Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
  • Work safely around kitchen equipment
  • Bake off products for sampling and customer presentations
  • Prepare samples for customers

About the Employer

In-store bakery and bake-off specialists. We are a modern craft bakery company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customers, specialising in high volume production of top quality bakery products. We have several sites across the UK.

Training to be Delivered

During your apprenticeship you will be enrolled at Leeds City College (School of Travel, Food and Drink) and will complete the following programme:

Level 2 Baker Apprenticeship

This programme allows students to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours through the practical period at college as well as in the work place doing on the job training. The standard includes a Level 2 Diploma in Bakery as well as Maths and English (if applicable). The role overview of a Bakery Apprentice is to produce or bake-off food safe bakery products and package and label them to specification. Bakery products may be bread, pastries or confectionery. There are three different pathways to this standard and we offer the Craft Baker Option as part of this standard.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

Leeds

Apprenticeship Level

Level 2 Baker Apprenticeship

Employer Name

COUNTRY STYLE FOODS LIMITED

Employer Address

50 Pontefract Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 8HY

Expected Duration

18 Months

Working Week

Five days over Monday to Friday (must be flexible and will include some early mornings). Shifts TBC

Weekly Hours

37.0

Wage Amount

£12,082.00

What You Need

Desired Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C)) Essential

Desired Skills

In-store bakery and bake-off specialists. We are a modern craft bakery company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customers, specialising in high volume production of top quality bakery products. We have several sites across the UK.

Personal Qualities

Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Enthusiastic, Flexible

Future Prospects

There may be opportunity for full time employment after the apprenticeship for the correct candidate

Date Posted

2023-11-02

Leeds City College