Cake Baker – Full Time Full Time

At Crumbs & Doilies, we make some of the UK’s best cakes, cupcakes, brownies and cookies using the finest ingredients and a team that genuinely cares about quality. Our Wandsworth HQ Bakery is the engine room of the business ; producing high volumes of products daily for our shop, online customers and corporate orders.

Behind the creativity is a fast-paced production environment that relies on precision, organisation, efficiency and teamwork. We are looking for an experienced baker who thrives in a busy kitchen, takes pride in consistency and quality, and can confidently keep production moving smoothly and efficiently. We use 30 litre mixers as part of our daily production process, so confidence working with larger-scale bakery equipment is important.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced bakery production team member to take ownership of baking production at our Wandsworth HQ.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working at pace, managing priorities effectively, and producing consistently high-quality products in a high-volume environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Efficiency

• Following recipes accurately and consistently to ensure all daily production targets are achieved
• Baking cakes, brownies, cupcakes and cookies to a consistently high standard
• Working efficiently to ensure products are ready on time for decorating and packing teams
• Maximising oven usage and production flow throughout the day
• Preparing and balling large batches of cookie dough efficiently and accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-structured workstation
• Supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and adapting quickly to changing production needs

Quality Control

• Maintaining exceptional product quality, consistency and presentation across all ranges
• Monitoring bakes closely and troubleshooting issues when needed
• Ensuring all products meet Crumbs & Doilies standards before leaving the kitchen

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bakery, production kitchen or similar fast-paced food environment
• Confident working in high-volume production
• Organised, efficient and able to prioritise effectively under pressure
• Calm, reliable and solutions-focused
• Strong attention to detail and pride in consistency
• Passionate about quality, production standards and teamwork
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines without compromising standards

Benefits

• Employee & store discount
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Opportunity to work at the HQ of one of the UK’s most recognised bakery brands

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year cake baking experience in a similar environment?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person