Bakery Operative & Shop Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Bedford (MK42)
Hours: Minimum 26h/ week ,
Pay: £12.21 – £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about great customer service and fresh, artisan bakery products?
Do you enjoy working in a friendly, supportive environment and want to be part of a growing local business?
We’re currently looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Bakery Operative & Shop Assistant to join our team in Bedford.
About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on position that combines shop floor responsibilities with back-of-house support in a busy bakery environment. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys both customer interaction and practical work.
Key duties include:
- • Unpacking and displaying freshly baked goods
- • Assisting customers, serving products, taking payments
- • Labelling, packing and wrapping items for sale
- • Slice and prepare bread for delivery
- • Keeping the store tidy and presentable at all times
- • Supporting basic preparation tasks where need
- • Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
- Organise and prepare customer order for local shops
Working Hours
- • Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30am – 3:30pm
- • Tuesdays & Fridays: 8:30am – 1:30pm
- • Additional hours may be available depending on business needs
What We’re Looking For
- • Previous retail or customer service experience (ideally in food or hospitality)
- • Strong spoken English (required for customer interaction)
- • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- • Good time management and attention to detail
- • A team player who takes pride in their work
- • Other languages are a bonus
What We Offer
- • Staff discount on bakery products
- • Friendly, supportive atmosphere
- • On-the-job training (you’ll learn all about our products!)
- • Opportunity to grow your hours over time
If you love working with people and would enjoy being part of a bakery that takes pride in quality and community – we’d love to hear from you!
The company does not offer visa sponsorship and you must have the legal right to work in the UK
We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we will be reaching out directly to candidates who are selected for further consideration.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedford MK42: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person