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Pastry Chef

e5 Bakehouse
London Fields, Hackney

Posted: 16 Apr 2026

Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Compensation: £16 per hour

Paid Full-time Flexible hours Permanent

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Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £16 per hour + tips 

Location: Hackney

Hours: 36 hours per week (FTW working 4 days across the week. Weekend availability is a must)  

This is an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious pastry team at e5 Bakehouse. We are committed to using ingredients that, where possible, are locally sourced and organic ingredients, whilst promoting a creative and innovative menu that changes seasonally. We work with incredible produce, including our own freshly milled heritage wheat flour, to make viennoiserie, cakes and pastries.

What we're looking for

This role offers an opportunity to learn and grow within a team that not only aims to create gorgeous products but is also one that puts inclusivity, sustainability, a nurturing work environment and community at the heart of what we do. If you are passionate about pastry and baking, are interested in learning how working in food can make a positive social and environmental impact, and you'd like to be be part of this vision, this is the job for you.

The position requires a minimum of 1-2 years in a commercial bakery or kitchen experience, including laminated doughs.

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If you would like to find out more, please email jobs@e5bakehouse.com with your CV and a cover letter attached. 

We may close applications early if we receive a large amount of applicants

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. Please let us know that you found us through Roots to Work! 

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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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