Bakery - Production Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 29 October 2026

Department: Production Days

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Durham Bakery

Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour

Please note this is a fixed term contract until approximately 2nd January 2027.

Joining us - it's more than just a job!

Join a team that has been baking fresh, quality products since 1885. From our beginnings in Scarborough, we have grown to nearly 160 shops across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East - but our commitment to great products, exceptional service and strong local communities continues to guide everything we do.

Our two bakeries are a big part of who we are. It's where our bakery teams bring together quality ingredients, traditional know-how and modern production methods to make the products our customers enjoy every day. From making and baking to packing and delivering, a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure our shops are stocked with fresh, great-tasting products.

Our success is built by passionate people working together across our bakeries, shops and support teams. When you join us, you'll be valued for the contribution you make, supported to develop and given opportunities to share ideas and make a meaningful difference.

We're proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow, succeed and thrive. If you're ready to build your career with a business that values its people and heritage while continuing to look ahead, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to know everything from day one—we'll give you the training and support you need. What matters most to us, is that you bring a positive attitude and enjoy making a difference for customers.

You'll be:

• Passionate about great bakery products
  - you take pride in helping to make quality products for our customers to enjoy.
• A natural team player
  - you work well with others and are always ready to support your colleagues.
• Reliable and responsible
  - you arrive ready to get involved and can be counted on to complete your work to a high standard.
• Focused on quality
  - you pay attention to the details and make sure every product meets our standards.
• Comfortable following specifications
  - you carefully follow ingredient lists, product specification sheets and production instructions to make sure every product is made correctly and consistently.
• Committed to food safety
  - you'll follow all hygiene, allergen and safety procedures, including our standards for nails, jewellery and piercings. It's all part of keeping you, our customers and our products safe.
• Ready to learn
  - you're keen to build new skills, use bakery equipment safely and understand how our products are made.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  - you enjoy staying busy and working efficiently to help the team meet its production targets.
• Happy with an active role
  - you're comfortable being on your feet and carrying out practical, repetitive tasks throughout your shift.
• Comfortable working in different temperatures
  - our ovens and bakery equipment mean some production areas can get hot, while our fridges and freezers mean others can be cold. You'll be provided with the appropriate PPE to help you work safely and comfortably in each environment.
• Comfortable handling food
  - you'll work with our full range of ingredients and products, including meat and items containing allergens.

Alongside your salary, you'll also get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount
  - which you can share with your family
• Holidays
  - you'll start with 28 days, including bank holidays, and earn even more the longer you're with us!
• Free coffee
  - it's our own…