Fika Bakery is a Brighton-based artisan Swedish bakery experiencing a period of rapid growth. We’re focussed on making the cinnamon bun famous across London and the South-East. We produce Scandinavian sweet buns, viennoiserie, bread, cakes and savoury pastries, mostly for our wholesale customers.
This is a rare opportunity to join a two-year-old business that is going places fast, with plenty of room for growth.
We are looking for a night baker to be part of a small team. Shifts are 7pm to 3am, 5 days a week. You need to be comfortable work on your own on some shifts.
We can offer you:
A competitive salary
An opportunity to develop your knowledge of Scandinavian viennoiserie and enriched doughs, steeped in Swedish bakery tradition
Central Brighton location
28 days holidays
Workplace pension
Free fruit, snacks, drinks and bread
A team committed to excellence in artisan bakery skills
A friendly environment in the same premises as a well-known Brighton bakery/coffee shop
Work with high quality, unique products
Excellent career opportunities in an expanding business
Ability to input into our range and product development
You would create Swedish cinnamon and cardamom buns, croissants and other artisan premium products for wholesale and retail in Sussex. We are currently building a range of breads and savoury items too.
About you:
2+ years' experience as a baker (5+ would be preferable)
You bring some great experience working with viennoiserie, enriched doughs or bread
A positive approach, willingness to learn and to share your knowledge with the team
An excellent awareness of Health & Safety procedures, allergens and hygiene
Attention to detail and pride in production – we make artisan products with a high degree of consistency
A good level of spoken English
References
The role:
40 hours per week, working 5 days per week. 7pm to 3am shifts.
Bake and finish bakery products to a high-quality
Help develop our product range to meet our wholesale and retail needs
Support the bakery team
Help monitor quality assurance
Contribute to maintaining a clean and effective bakery production environment
Contribute to resolving issues with and making improvements to bakery products/production.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Night shift
Experience:
- Baking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
