About us:

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

Are you ready to keep things sparkling clean? Join our team as a Hygiene Operative and help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our busy food manufacturing facility!

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

Conduct regular deep cleaning and
Follow the daily routine cleans.
Follow the instructions of the Supervisor in terms of cleaning.
Follow strict hygiene procedures and cleaning schedules to ensure a food-safe, spotless environment.
Safely handle cleaning chemicals and operate industrial cleaning equipment (we'll train you!)
Empty the rubbish and recycling bins
Have a working knowledge of the English language

We are looking for candidates who...

A keen eye for detail – nothing escapes your cleaning routine!
Physical stamina to tackle a busy environment.
Works well in a team
Reliable, timekeeping
Ability to follow instructions and hygiene procedures.
Experience in food manufacturing or cleaning is a plus, but full training will be provided.

Contracted hours: 45 hours – Full Time (overtime is optionable)

Shift Pattern: 12pm or 2pm start, Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7

Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live in a 5-mile radius, this job is for you

What’s in it for you?

Hourly rate of £11.50 /per hour (bi-weekly pay)
Take a loaf with you home every day
40% - 50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery
24-hour GP service

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.

Afternoon Hygiene Operative