About us;

The Bread Factory is a long-established business specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality breads, pastries and cakes across the UK. We have an award-winning artisan bakery that looks and operates differently, and our goal is to make world-class bread that everyone can enjoy. The company’s focus is on freshly baked artisan products, along with excellent customer service. Our Manchester business has been baking since 2017.

As our team grows we are looking for an experienced high-level Senior Artisan Baker who is as passionate about bread as we are. You will need to be able to manage and produce high-quality bread through deck ovens, and rack ovens and able to manage the flow of a prover. This means you need to have excellent knowledge of dough and proofing.

Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you…

Have at least two to four years’ experience making artisanal bread, including sourdough starters and oven work
Are enthusiastic, reliable and great team players
Can read, write and speak English
Can work to tight deadlines
Can carry out physical work
Have consistent time keeping and standards
Lead by example

We are looking for full-time bakers, working 9 hours per day, 5 days out of 7 on rolling rota totalling 45 hours

Shift time: 10:00am till finish
Salary: £15 subject to experience
Overtime paid and 6 day bonus

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be learning from the best in town!
Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities.
28 days paid holiday.
Various bonus structures.
Free bread!
24-hour GP Service.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free onsite parking and good transport links.

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

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