Bamford Collection
Assistant Head Baker

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The Bamford Collection
The Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 45 hours per week, 15.30-01.00, 5 days in 7.
About the Role
The Assistant Head Baker at Daylesford acts as second-in-command to the Head Baker, stepping in to lead the team whenever required. In this role, the majority of their time will be dedicated to crafting our award-winning organic bakery products specifically for the Daylesford Cotswolds Farm shop.
This position plays a key part in enhancing freshness, consistency, and availability as we transition to a new shift structure, one that separates production for our London farm shops from the bespoke supply created exclusively for the Cotswolds.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head Baker in leading the night-shift team to produce Daylesford’s organic breads and viennoiserie for our Farmshops, cafés, and Bamford Collection pubs and hotels.
- Maintain the award-winning quality of all Daylesford bakery products and ensure all items are produced to specification.
- Contribute to the development and rollout of new and seasonal bakery lines, adapting to range changes as needed.
- Deputise for the Head Baker, overseeing daily production, order processing, and recipe execution.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepared accurately and that bakery prep is completed professionally and on time.
- Uphold Soil Association organic standards and all due-diligence, traceability, and internal audit requirements.
- Supervise the team to deliver consistently high-quality products with minimal wastage and efficient completion of tasks.
- Support the achievement of financial and budgetary goals through efficient production and waste reduction.
- Assist with team management, including training, development, motivation, and effective communication of recipe or operational changes.
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- Expertise in artisan bread-making
- Strong ability in lamination and viennoiserie production
- Skilled in hand-shaping sourdough breads
- Confident leadership and team supervision
- Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Perks & Benefits
- Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
- Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
- Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
- Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
- Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
- Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
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