Mint People

Baker

Mint People  •  £34k/yr  •  Knutsford, GB (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Baker

Cheshire

£34,000

Benefits

  • Brand-new state of the art kitchen with a complete, top-of-the-line equipment and kit

  • Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef

  • Tronc

  • Free onsite parking

  • Free uniform - Full chef whites

  • Group Exclusive Discounts, including:

    • Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group

    • Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels

    • 20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants

  • Colleague restaurant

  • Competitive pension scheme

  • 28 days holiday including public holidays

  • 1–5 days service awards based on length of service

  • Ongoing training and career uncapped development opportunities

  • A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people

As Baker you will play a key role in producing high-quality bread and baked goods to 5-star standards within a luxury Cheshire hotel Working as a Baker in a brand-new kitchen, you will use state-of-the-art ovens, top-of-the-line kit, and high-spec baking machinery to deliver exceptional products consistently. This Baker role involves working with premium ingredients, following established recipes, and supporting the daily operation of both the bakery and kitchen, ensuring outstanding quality across all food outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Bakery Production

  • Produce a range of breads and baked goods including sourdough, rolls, Viennoiserie and specialty items

  • Follow recipes, specifications, and production schedules

  • Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all bakery items

  • Support daily mise en place and production requirements

Quality & Standards

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the bakery

  • Ensure correct storage, labelling, and stock rotation of ingredients

  • Minimise waste and support cost control initiatives

  • Uphold all kitchen and bakery standards at all times

Teamwork & Development

  • Work closely with the pastry and kitchen teams to meet service demands

  • Support service across multiple outlets including restaurant, banqueting, room service, and colleague dining

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

  • Take feedback constructively and continuously improve skills

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Comply with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations

  • Maintain high standards of health & safety within the bakery

  • Wear appropriate protective clothing at all times

  • Report any accidents, defects, or hazards in line with hotel procedures

  • Attend all mandatory health & safety and fire training

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience as a Baker or Commis Baker in a professional high end kitchen or bakery environment

  • Knowledge of bread production and basic baking techniques

  • Passion for quality ingredients and craftsmanship

  • Ability to work early shifts and meet production deadlines

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • NVQ/ City and guilds or equivalent and or bakery qualifications beneficial but not essential

Mint People

About Mint People

Mint People: Flexible Hospitality Staffing That Just Works.

At Mint People, we provide fully trained, highly presentable, and dependable staff to the hospitality, leisure, and events industries. Whether it’s one bartender for a last-minute shift or 150 staff for a stadium event, we’re trusted by some of the UK’s best hotels, venues, and operators to deliver quality people – fast.

With over 10 years’ experience, we’ve become known as one of the most reliable and forward-thinking staffing partners in the North – and beyond. From front-of-house professionals to kitchen porters, housekeepers to event managers, our people are trained in-house through our 5-star onboarding and briefing programme to ensure they’re ready to hit the ground running.

Our clients come back year after year because we understand how unpredictable hospitality can be – and we’re built to flex with it. We’re proud to work with national hotel groups, global event brands, leading caterers and independent operators, offering:

• Fast, flexible staffing solutions – no long contracts or tie-ins

• Fully trained, presentable and prepared people

• Front and back of house cover – including chefs, kitchen teams, bar staff, waiters, housekeepers and more

• Festival and stadium-scale team deployment

• National reach with local knowledge

• On-site support and account management

Our quality promise? We only send people we’d trust to represent our own brand – because they are our brand.

If you need staffing support that’s consistent, stress-free and built around you – you’re in the right place.

Mint People – We've got you covered.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Warringon, GB
Year Founded
2007
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