Bakery Supervisor

Are you passionate about bread making? Do you have hands-on experience in dough preparation, shaping, proofing and baking? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Bakery Supervisor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with practical bread-making skills who understands the bread production process and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality bread.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can confidently manage the bread-making process, recognise when dough is correctly developed and proved, and ensure every batch meets our quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Bread Production:
Carry out hands-on bread making, including dough mixing, dividing, shaping, fermentation, proofing and baking.

* Dough Assessment & Quality Control:
Recognise correctly developed and proved dough, monitor baking results and maintain consistent bread quality.

* Bakery Operations:
Oversee daily production, ensuring products are fresh, consistent and attractively presented.

* Team Supervision:
Guide, support and train bakery colleagues, ensuring production tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards.

* Food Safety & Hygiene:
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, allergen management and health and safety throughout the bakery.

* Stock Management:
Monitor ingredient and packaging levels, manage stock rotation, minimise waste and assist with stocktaking.

* Administration:
Complete daily production, cleaning, food safety and stock records accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

* Hands-on bread production experience, including dough preparation, shaping, proofing and baking.

* Ability to assess dough readiness and maintain consistent bread quality.

* Good knowledge of bakery hygiene and food safety practices.

* Ability to organise daily production and support a team.

* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.

What the Role Involves

* Early morning starts may be required to support daily bread production.

* Working in a warm bakery environment with exposure to ovens and other baking equipment.

* Standing for extended periods and carrying out manual handling tasks.

* Full training will be provided on company procedures and operational requirements.

If you have the bread-making skills we are looking for and take pride in producing excellent bread, we would love to hear from you. Apply today