Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Apprentice Baker (Bread, Cakes & Pastries) Bread Holdings Ltd (The Bread Factory, GAIL's and Bertinet Bakery)

This is not just an apprenticeship, it’s an opportunity for those of all ages and backgrounds to start their career in the world of artisan baking. We'll teach you everything we know about the bakery, from learning traditional bakery methods (from the best bakers in town), to understanding how we package & transport our products to our customers!

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 04 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

    At The Bread Factory we pay way well above the apprenticeship wage. You will start on £7 per hour and as you grow your skills your salary will increase to £10 per hour. Once you pass your Apprenticeship, you will be guaranteed a job as a Baker.

  • Working week

    We are proud to offer full-time, permanent contracts. You will be working 42.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 which may include weekends. Shift times will vary.

    Total hours per week: 42.5

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000062625

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At The Bread Factory, we craft all our bread by hand. During your apprenticeship you will learn:

  • The baking industry – Specifically the artisan/craft division
  • The bakery supply chain, from ingredients all the way to dispatching to customers.
  • The new product development process
  • Bakery methods
  • How to safely work machinery, such as mixers and industrial ovens
  • How to produce products that are safe to consume
  • Finishing products e.g. labelling

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What your apprenticeship includes:

  • A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, masterclasses, and webinars.
  • A mixture of face to face and online/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks.
  • A Review every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and the College.
  • An opportunity to obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have them)

Qualifications Awarded:

  • Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Level 2 Certificate in Baking Industry Skills
  • Level 1 maths and English (if applicable)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

By the end of your first 12 months, you will earn £10 per hour. Once you pass your Bakery Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will be guaranteed a job as a Baker, where you can then apply for a role as an experienced Baker from £11.75 per hour.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 1) Desired

Things to consider

We will reward your loyalty. Stay with us for 6 months after you pass your apprenticeship and we will thank you by rewarding you with a £1,000 bonus.

About the employer

We are the UK’s leading Artisan bakery group Bread Holdings – Our bakery portfolio includes The Bread Factory, GAIL’s Bakery, Flour Station and Richard Bertinet Sourdough. You may have tried our products already; in a GAIL’s Bakery, restaurant, pub, hotel, or a supermarket. We are proud to make all our products by hand and with the best quality ingredients. Today, our simple mission remains the same - to give people access to better quality bread, cakes, and pastries.

Employer

Bread Holdings Ltd (The Bread Factory, GAIL's and Bertinet Bakery)

Address

Unit 12 Garrick Road Industrial Estate

Irving Way Hendon

London

NW9 6AQ

Contact

apprenticeships@breadltd.co.uk

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

Apprenticeship standard

Baker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.