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Trainee Baker

Knead & Desire Bakehouse
Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Posted: 11 Jan 2026

Deadline: 25 Feb 2026

Compensation: £22,300 (35 hours) rising to £24,500

Paid Full-time Permanent

Job description

Knead & Desire Bakehouse is an award-winning small batch open-plan bakery making handcrafted organic sourdough bread and pastries.  We started in September 2021 with direct delivery, extending into farmers markets, wholesale and sourdough courses before moving the business to our first shop in Hitchin in September 2024. We pride ourselves on the quality of product, fabulous team camaraderie and amazing customer base. Along the way, we have also won awards at the Britain’s Best Loaf and World Bread Awards competitions, Best Mince Pies in Hitchin and more.

The role is for a full-time Trainee Baker.

No experience necessary.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone that fits with the team, will add a new dimension to the Bakehouse and grow as an individual as the business grows. Someone with bags of energy and enthusiasm, a love for good, organic and local food, a want to learn, and a passion for doing things fantastically. Quality of product and a friendly service are fundamental to our success.

You must also:

• Be enthusiastic about fresh, seasonal and nutritious food
• Be able to work under your own initiative and as part of a team
• Be meticulous about personal and food hygiene
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

You will be given full training across all aspects of the business, from dough preparation, viennoiserie (croissants and other pastries), baking and front of house. Knead & Desire have ambitious plans for growth which will give you ample opportunity for development, specialisation and promotion within the business.

Initially:

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• 35-40 hours per week, 4 or 5 days a week – Monday/Tuesday to Friday (Sociable hours)
• 20 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• A stakeholder pension scheme for employees
• Free hot drinks and a staff discount on bread and pastries

Application information

If you think you fit the bill and the opportunity sparks your enthusiasm, please drop an email to Matthew at info@kneadanddesire.co.uk with your CV and why you would like to join the team.

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