About Us
Cutter & Squidge is an award-winning, fast-growing London bakery known for our indulgent, handcrafted treats. From our West London Production Bakery, we create a wide range of cakes, brownies, and more, using only the best natural ingredients. We're proud recipients of "Online Bakery of the Year 2024" and recognised by the Sunday Times 100 as one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies. As we expand, our focus on efficient, high-volume production is key to our success.
About the Role
We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Bakery Supervisor to join our team in West London. Reporting to the Production Management Team, you will be a pivotal leader, overseeing the daily operations of our high-volume bakery. Your main goal will be to ensure the efficient, consistent, and high-quality production of all baked goods in large batches, maintaining our exacting standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is proficient with industrial baking equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and execute all baking tasks, ensuring consistency and quality for high-volume production runs.
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of production bakers, fostering high performance and continuous skill development.
- Conduct rigorous quality checks on all products, troubleshooting issues and ensuring adherence to our precise standards.
- Drive efficiency, minimise waste, and enhance product quality through process improvement and maintaining an organised workspace.
- Manage bulk ingredient inventory using FIFO principles to ensure freshness and minimise waste.
- Safely operate and maintain industrial baking equipment.
- Enforce strict adherence to UK Food Safety (e.g., HACCP), Health & Safety guidelines, and company SOPs.
- Work with the NPD team to seamlessly integrate new products into large-scale production.
- Proactively contribute to improving overall bakery operations and team performance.
About You
- Minimum 3 years of professional baking experience, ideally in a production or artisan bakery.
- Previous supervisory experience or leading a team.
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting industrial baking equipment.
- Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team in a demanding production setting.
- Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to product quality and consistency.
- Proactive and decisive approach to operational challenges.
- Comfortable with varying working hours (early mornings, late nights, weekends as needed) and high production demands.
- In-depth understanding of UK Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25kg, and work comfortably in a warm, fast-paced environment.
- A positive, collaborative attitude and a desire to contribute to a productive team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to a multi-award-winning, growing brand.
- Dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Generous staff discount on Cutter & Squidge products.
Please note: We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London TW8 9EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Professional Baking: 3 years (preferred)
- Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
