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Bread Baker

Lily & Honey Bakery Ltd
Oakham, Leicestershire

Posted: 8 Apr 2026

Deadline: 17 May 2026

Compensation: £28,000-£32,000

Paid Full-time

Job description

We are seeking an experienced & passionate bread baker to run the morning shift - 40 hours a week - 4/5 days a week.

Duties

Prepare and bake a variety of breads, including sourdough & baguettes. Prove & bake morning pastries, buns, rolls etc. Mix, scale, and shape doughs according to recipes and production requirements

Ensure products are consistent throughout

Ensure a clean & tidy working environment

Manage your own workload to ensure goods are ready for packing and sending out to our retail shop & wholesale partners

Requirements

• Proven experience as an artisan baker or in a similar role
• Strong baking knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage your own workload & use initiative
• A true passion for baking

Typical working hours will include a 2am start. Some lone working will be required so please only apply if you are comfortable with this.

If you think you'd be a good fit for the above, we'd love to speak to you.

Application information

Please email us info@lilyandhoney.co.uk with either a CV or a summary of your working experience, along with a bit about yourself. 

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