Apprentice Baker

RISE MARKET & BAKERY LTD

BRIDPORT (DT6 3UX)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 February 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship provides hands‑on training in artisan bread, pastries and bakery production. Working within a real bakery team, the apprentice will learn practical skills, food safety, preparation, shaping, baking and finishing, whilst gaining a nationally recognised Level 2 Baker qualification.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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  • The apprentice will receive £8 - £10 per hour depending on age, with opportunities for pay reviews based on performance, skill development and progression within the bakery.

Training course
Baker (level 2)
Hours
Typically, 5 days per week, including some weekend shifts. Usual hours fall between early‑morning bakery starts and daytime production, for example 7:00am–3:00pm or similar shift patterns. Working hours will be agreed with the successful apprentice.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist with daily production of breads, pastries and baked goods, including mixing, shaping, baking and finishing.
  • Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures to maintain a clean and compliant bakery environment.
  • Support the team with preparation, weighing ingredients, setting up workstations and maintaining equipment.
  • Learn and apply bakery techniques under supervision, developing confidence with dough handling and production processes.
  • Help with stock rotation, labelling, cleaning routines and general bakery organisation.

Where you'll work

UNIT 1C
GORE CROSS BUSINESS PARK COR
BRADPOLE
BRIDPORT
DT6 3UX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Training course

Baker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Select, prepare/set-up and use equipment and machinery.
  • Clean and check tools and equipment.
  • Monitor materials/stock levels and controls for example, first in first out, temperature and environment.
  • Receive and store materials/stock from external suppliers and/or internal stores.
  • Store finished goods.
  • Package and label bakery products for example, allergens.
  • Comply with health & safety, food safety, environmental procedures, PPE, hygiene and method statements.
  • Clean and tidy work area. Dispose of waste and recycle.
  • Communicate verbally for example, with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Identify bakery product problems/faults and underlying causes.
  • Read and interpret information for example, specification, recipe and production plan.
  • Plan bakery tasks.
  • Prepare for bakery tasks. Obtain materials.
  • Prepare ingredients.
  • Weigh or check weight of ingredients/products.
  • Mix ingredients.
  • Deposit, scale or cut/divide mixture.
  • Mould products.
  • Monitor prove.
  • Pre-bake and/or post-bake dressing of product.
  • Operate ovens.
  • Craft baker. Scale up/down a recipe using percentages.
  • Craft baker. Prepare and apply fillings/coatings.
  • Plant baker. Follow product changeover procedures.
  • Plant baker. Check product specifications throughout the key process steps; identify and rectify or report production issues.
  • Retail baker. Serve customers for example, determine customer’s needs, provide information, offer options and match bakery products to customers’ needs. Sell to customers for example, promote complementary items, promotional offers or seasonal products.
  • Retail baker. Display and replenish bakery products.
  • Select, prepare/set-up and use equipment and machinery.
  • Clean and check tools and equipment.
  • Monitor materials/stock levels and controls for example, first in first out, temperature and environment.
  • Receive and store materials/stock from external suppliers and/or internal stores.
  • Store finished goods.
  • Package and label bakery products for example, allergens.
  • Comply with health & safety, food safety, environmental procedures, PPE, hygiene and method statements.
  • Clean and tidy work area. Dispose of waste and recycle.
  • Communicate verbally for example, with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Identify bakery product problems/faults and underlying causes.

Training schedule

The apprentice will complete the Level 2 Baker Apprenticeship, gaining a nationally recognised Level 2 Baker qualification at the end of the programme. Training will be delivered by Yeovil College, with attendance required one day per week at the college alongside workplace learning throughout the rest of the week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
  • Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Apprentices must either already have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above or they must work towards Functional Skills as part of the programme.
  • Ability to travel independently between Bridport (workplace) and Yeovil (college) is essential, due to early bakery start times and weekly college attendance.
  • Any food‑related or hospitality qualifications are desirable but not required. 

About this employer

Rise Bakery is an independent artisan bakery based in Bridport, producing high‐quality breads,
pastries and baked goods for our shops, wholesale partners and local community. We value craft,
consistency and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where staff can learn, grow and take
pride in creating products we’re known for.

http://risebakes.co (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Staff discounts and access to freshly baked products are also included as part of the role. 

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a permanent Baker role within the business, taking on increased responsibility for production, product development and daily
bakery operations. With experience, there are opportunities to move into senior baker, section lead or supervisory positions, and to develop specialist skills in artisan bread, pastries or production planning.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014032.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:59pm)