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Experienced Bread Baker

Humble & Whole Bakery Limited
Rossett, Wrexham

Posted: 18 Jun 2025

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

Compensation: From £15-£20 per hour depending on experience

Paid Full-time Flexible hours Permanent

Job description

About Humble & Whole Bakery:

Humble & Whole is an artisan micro-bakery nestled in the heart of Rossett, Wrexham, driven by a passion for crafting exceptional, handcrafted bread and pastries. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we are deeply committed to fostering positive social change and enhancing community well-being through ethical and inclusive practices. Our bakery serves as a welcoming space where individuals from all backgrounds can connect over quality food and shared experiences. Having successfully established ourselves within the community over the past 8 weeks, we are now embarking on an exciting phase of expansion.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Experienced Baker with a strong emphasis on artisan bread making to join our team and play a pivotal role in our growth towards becoming a leading social business within the Wrexham area. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete bread and pastry production process, with a particular focus on the quality and innovation of our bread range. This role also involves mentoring junior bakers and leading engaging community workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of bread and pastry production to ensure consistent high quality, with a particular focus on our artisan bread.
• Develop and implement new bread recipes and refine existing bread-making techniques, as well as contributing to pastry development.
• Maintain rigorous standards of quality and consistency in all baked goods, with an expert eye for bread characteristics.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior baking staff across both bread and pastry production.
• Lead and facilitate community workshops and events focused on baking skills and knowledge, potentially with a specialisation in bread making.
• Ensure strict adherence to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Contribute actively to the overall growth, development, and strategic direction of the bakery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Head Baker or in a similar senior baking role, with a significant focus on artisan bread production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of artisan bread-making techniques and principles, including sourdough, long fermentation, and various shaping methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for community engagement and social impact.
• A commitment to the principles of social responsibility and ethical practices.

Working Hours:

• Anticipated full-time hours: 40 per week.
• Part-time opportunities are also available for the right candidate

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
• On-site free parking.
• A significant opportunity to contribute to a meaningful social mission within the community.
• The chance to be an integral part of a dynamic and expanding team.
• A rewarding work environment within a beautiful and inspiring setting.

Application information

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for the role, particularly highlighting your expertise in bread making, to careers@humbleandwholebakery.org.

Humble & Whole Bakery is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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