WE ARE RECRUITING
Trainee Baker (Full-Time)
A little about us
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.
Building a local organic supply base, a superb quality of product and an engaged and friendly service are fundamental to our success.
Our next step is to grow the product range and retail side of the business in our shop and bakery in the centre of Hitchin.
Trainee Baker (Full-Time)
We are looking for a full-time assistant to join our award-winning team. To work with us to develop and grow our cake and sweet and savoury pastry range and help with bread production.
Ideally with some Pâtisserie / Viennoiserie / Kitchen experience in a commercial environment.
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 local to Hitchin, Hertfordshire
• 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 and promotion within the business.
Initially:
• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• 35 hours per week, 4 or 5 days a week – some flexibility with days and times (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
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.
Other Roles
We are always on the lookout for people to join the team who are passionate and enthusiastic about what they do, will add a new dimension to the Bakehouse and are looking for opportunities to grow as individuals within a dynamic business.
You can get in touch by emailing Matthew at info@kneadanddesire.co.uk with a CV telling us a little bit about yourself, what you would bring to the team and why you'd like to join the Knead & Desire Bakehouse.