Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be taught and achieve an understanding of the whole bakery process including:

• Weighing up ingredients.
• Bread mixing, fermentation and proving.
• How to operate our ovens to produce high quality breads and rolls.
• Confectionery skills to include: creaming, piping and coating.
• How to produce savoury products.
• The main contact within the organisation will be the Day Bakery Manager.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 2 Baker. 
• All training is carried out at the workplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking for candidates who view this role as a long-term opportunity and who show us that they have the potential to be the supervisors or managers of the future.  As a company we have a culture of developing internal talent and so the ideal candidate will have the drive, ambition, and capability to continue their training past this apprenticeship.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Inquisitive Enthusiastic Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

Once the apprenticeship is completed the start time will be 5.00am and in the future there may be a requirement to work other shifts such as nights Candidates must understand that there will be a physical element to the role

Employer

BIRDS (DERBY) LIMITED

https://birdsbakery.com

Address

Ascot Drive
Derby

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Baker (level 2)