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e5 Bakehouse
London Fields, Hackney
Posted: 16 Apr 2026
Deadline: 24 Apr 2026
Compensation: £16 per hour
Paid Full-time Flexible hours Permanent
Job description
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £16 per hour plus TRONC (tips)
Location: Hackney, E8
Hours: 36 hrs per week (FTE across 4 days a week, weekend availability is a must). We are also open to considering 2 part-time roles so please state what you are looking for in your application.
Description:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate baker to work alongside our dedicated team, crafting exceptional bread using heritage grains and freshly milled flour. If you share our commitment to sustainable food systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a meaningful mission while honing your craft!
What We're Looking For:
Essential criteria:
weekend availability
ability to get to e5 by 4 am (1 x per week)
experience with sourdough bread baking OR other baking experience with a keen interest in sourdough
interest in sustainable food practices
Desirable critieria:
experience working with stoneground/organic British flours
experience working with heritage flour
Level 2 food hygiene certificate
About Us:
We mill our own grains on-site in Hackney, working with freshly milled flour from our own Fellows Farm and nearby farms in Suffolk. This hands-on connection to our ingredients is central to what we do, and attention to detail and communication with our millers are key to success.
APPLY:
If you'd love to work in a progressive, sustainable bakery, we’d love to hear from you!
Pease send your cover letter and CV to jobs@e5bakehouse.com by 2pm on 24th April 2026.
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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