Job Type:
Full-Time (including weekends)
Hours:
Early mornings (starting from 05:00), weekends required
Salary:
Competitive
About Us
We are a dedicated and passionate commercial bakery based in East Linton, committed to exceptional quality in both bread and pastry production. Our bakery is set in an open-plan, bright kitchen, designed to create a positive and inspiring place to work. We bake using traditional techniques—naturally leavened doughs, high-hydration baguettes, enriched brioche—and operate a high-volume deck oven that demands precision, skill, and efficiency.
Working in East Linton
East Linton is a picturesque village in East Lothian, just 25 miles from Edinburgh and easily accessible by car or public transport. With its vibrant food culture, strong community feel, and beautiful countryside surroundings, it’s a fantastic place to live and work. Many of our team enjoy the balance of working in a peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of the city.
The Role
As an Assistant Baker, you will be integral to our production team. You’ll work efficiently and cleanly in a fast-paced environment to help produce a wide range of baked goods to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mix and handle various doughs: naturally leavened (sourdough), yeasted, enriched, and high-hydration formulas
- Accurately calculate and use baker’s percentages for scaling recipes
- Operate and monitor large bread deck ovens
- Maintain a spotless working environment: clean as you go, sanitize tools, and tidy surfaces
- Work rapidly and effectively to meet production targets for breads and pastries
- Assist with inventory, ingredient prep, and batch organization as needed
- Collaborate with team members and demonstrate initiative—identifying improvements, suggesting efficiencies, and supporting a team-oriented culture
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience working in a commercial bakery
- Proven ability to work with naturally leavened, yeasted, enriched, and high-hydration doughs
- Comfortable reading and applying baker’s percentages
- Competent in working with deck ovens at scale
- Self-motivated, driven, reliable, and able to work proactively under your own initiative
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Early-morning availability (from 05:00) and flexible availability for weekends
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a skilled, close-knit bakery team that values craftsmanship and creativity
- Work in a bright, open-plan kitchen that makes baking a truly enjoyable experience
- Opportunity to deepen your expertise in artisanal bread and pastry techniques
- Competitive pay and a supportive, energetic working environment
- A role that challenges you and rewards initiative and continual learning
How to Apply
Ready to bring your passion for baking to our bakery? Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining:
- Your experience with naturally leavened doughs, enriched doughs, and deck oven baking
- Your comfort level working with baker’s percentages
- Your availability, especially your ability to work weekend and early morning shifts
Applications accepted via Indeed. We look forward to seeing how you can rise to the challenge—and contribute to our tradition of quality and innovation!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,420.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Assistant Baker
