Apprentice Baker & Confectioner BIRDS (DERBY) LIMITED

This is a great opportunity to learn baking and confectionery skills. You will be working in a fast-paced bakery environment and will learn how to produce both our sweet and savoury products with the support from experienced bakers and confectioners.

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Closing date: 02 Aug 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,179.20

    Hourly rate - £8.74 Weekly wage - £349.60

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. 06.00am - 2.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2024

  • Distance

    1.4 miles

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243713

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

You will be taught and achieve an understanding of the whole bakery process including:

  • Weighing up ingredients.
  • Bread mixing, fermentation and proving.
  • How to operate our ovens to produce high quality breads and rolls.
  • Confectionery skills to include: creaming, piping and coating.
  • How to produce savoury products.
  • The main contact within the organisation will be the Day Bakery Manager.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Baker. 
  • All training is carried out at the workplace.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We are looking for candidates who view this role as a long-term opportunity and who show us that they have the potential to be the supervisors or managers of the future.  As a company we have a culture of developing internal talent and so the ideal candidate will have the drive, ambition, and capability to continue their training past this apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Inquisitive, Enthusiastic, Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

Once the apprenticeship is completed the start time will be 5.00am and in the future there may be a requirement to work other shifts such as nights Candidates must understand that there will be a physical element to the role

About the employer

Birds was established in 1919 and is a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of bread, confectionery and savoury products. It has 762 employees, 61 shops throughout the East Midlands and 1 bakery in Derby.

Employer

BIRDS (DERBY) LIMITED

Address

Ascot Drive

Derby

DE24 8GN

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Training

Training provider

DCG

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Amy Hitch

amy.hitch@derby-college.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Baker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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