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e5 Bakehouse
London Fields, Hackney
Posted: 17 Nov 2025
Deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Compensation: £13.85+ per hour
Paid Full-time Part-time Flexible hours Permanent
Job description
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef to join the team at e5 Bakehouse. This is a hands-on role that mainly involves early prep shifts in our Hackney production kitchen; making sandwiches, salads, breakfasts and completing a full prep list alongside the team. There will be occasional shifts in our service kitchens in Hackney and Poplar locations.
During the summer and autumn months you will have the unique opportunity to work with organic produce grown using regenerative farming methods on our very own farm in Suffolk, which is then delivered directly to the bakehouse every week! E5 Bakehouse is a place that champions sustainability, celebrates diversity, loves feeding the community, advocates for knowledge sharing and inspires craftsmanship. We have two existing sites at London Fields and Poplar. If you are a curious person who shares similar values and has a genuine passion for good food and joyful cooking then this is the job for you.
A hearty lunch and drinks will be provided on shift and staff discounts in our shop are just some of the perks of the job!
Application information
If you would like to know more about the role and are interested in applying please send CV and a cover letter to jobs@e5bakehouse.com
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About e5 Bakehouse
The E5 Bakehouse is an East London artisan bakery and coffee shop. We are passionate about sourdough and the lost traditions of our baking ancestors. Using organic, locally-sourced ingredients, we serve delicious, daily-baked breads, fresh lunches, homemade cakes and coffee. Our head bakers also share their knowledge and expertise in a weekly bread course.
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