The Cake Factory

We’re hiring · Bakery & pastry production

Baker / Pastry

Be part of the hands-on work behind our cakes, pastries and sweet bakes. This role is about following recipes carefully, working consistently across batches and coordinating with the production team so each order is prepared with attention to quality, presentation and the production plan.

How to apply

Your day-to-day

What you’ll do.

  • Prepare and weigh ingredients, organise your workstation and follow the recipes and production instructions for the assigned products.
  • Carry out mixing, shaping, baking, assembly or finishing tasks appropriate to your assigned station and skills.
  • Check portioning, appearance and consistency during production, and raise quality concerns promptly with the person in charge.
  • Coordinate batch preparation and handovers with the team, keeping track of the quantities and priorities in the production plan.
  • Follow the bakery’s hygiene, allergen-handling, storage and labelling procedures, and keep equipment and work areas clean.
  • Help monitor ingredient usage, stock rotation and wastage, and flag shortages or equipment issues early.
  • Support packing and order preparation where needed, checking that finished products are handled with care.

What you bring

Skills that fit the role.

  • Practical interest and ability in baking or pastry work, with care for consistency and presentation.
  • The ability to follow recipes, weigh accurately and carry out repeated production tasks attentively.
  • Good organisation, teamwork and communication during preparation, production and handover.
  • A careful approach to hygiene and safe equipment use, with a willingness to follow the team’s procedures.
  • Relevant bakery, pastry, kitchen or food-production experience is helpful. Tell us which products and techniques you have worked with.