Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Porter is looking for an eager and driven Apprentice Baker, who
will be able to learn from a master baker with 30 years of baking
experience in the UK and European industry. There is no experience required – just a passion for baking and
a determination to learn and develop.
Apply Now for Apprentice Baker
Closing Date: 25-03-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£16,640 a year
Working week
The exact working schedule will be confirmed at the beginning of the apprenticeship, but will involve early mornings and weekends.
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
01-04-2026
Date posted
09-03-2026
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
2000020007
Positions
2
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will have an opportunity to learn from the very best, within a
company culture that strives to be the best. We are a kind,
caring, nurturing bunch, but that doesn’t mean we go soft in our
approach to quality.
You will learn to take pride in your work, and
possess an acute attention to detail with an absolute focus on
the quality of every single product that gets sent out.
Each day, you will:
- Develop fundamental and advanced baking skills used in artisan baking
- Learn how to use professional bakery equipment safely
- Comply with food safety practices and regulations
- Develop an understanding of supply management and quality standards
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- You will spend four days each week learning whilst working, and one day each week receiving training from DCG
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Although Porter are unable to guarantee a permanent position at the end of this apprenticeship, you will have the skills to become a professional baker and specialise in artisan baking
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Logical Team working Patience Passion for baking Punctual Reliable Determined to improve
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 2/E) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Porter is a bakery and coffee shop. We bake exceptional artisan
goods, and make exceptional specialty coffee. We have two
shops, our first shop is based in Sheffield, and the second is in
Bakewell.
The bakery is in Bakewell, and all baked goods are delivered to
Sheffield every morning. We are still a small operation, and this
allows us to care deeply about every product that leaves our
kitchen.
Employer
PORTER COFFEE LIMITED
https://porterbakery.com/
Address
2 Bridge Street
Bakewell
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Intermediate
Baker (level 2)
