Market Street Baker (Harwich)

Position: Market Street Baker

Location: Harwich, United Kingdom (CO12 4EN)

Company: Morrisons (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Employment Type: Permanent | Hourly Paid | 36.75 Hours per week

Compensation: Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Job Reference: 158730

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with market-leading brands, we are thrilled to partner with Morrisons—one of the UK's premier supermarkets—to recruit a passionate and skilled Market Street Baker for their Harwich store.

If you have a passion for baking, a background as a trained baker, or hands-on experience in a professional kitchen bakery, this is an opportunity you "doughnut" want to miss! As the face of the fresh bakery counter, you will combine traditional baking craftsmanship with a friendly approach to create memorable shopping moments.

Key Responsibilities:

Baking & Preparation: Mix and mould dough to prepare a wide variety of fresh breads, rolls, doughnuts, and fruited products using specialist equipment (such as provers, ovens, and mixers) to company specifications.
Merchandising & Display: Maintain quality, fresh, and visually appealing food displays throughout the trading day to drive sales and ensure customer confidence in product availability.
Customer Service: Deliver an outstanding, friendly, and helpful service, actively engaging with shoppers and highlighting Morrisons' traditional skills and fresh offerings.
Flexibility & Safety: Work flexibly across other fresh counters on Market Street, using your initiative to resolve queries while strictly maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.

What We Need From You

Baking Experience: Competent baking skills with hands-on experience working as a trained baker, in a bakery, or within a professional kitchen environment.
Customer-First Attitude: A naturally helpful, supportive, and friendly style with a passion for going above and beyond for customers.
Active & Adaptable: Enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied, and physically active retail environment.
Eligibility: Must be over the school leaver's age.

Rewards & Benefits

Morrisons values its people and offers a comprehensive rewards package to support you both inside and outside of work:

Competitive salary with fully flexible shift patterns.
15% colleague discount in supermarkets and convenience stores available from day one, plus an extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
Career progression and development opportunities.
Subsidised in-store café and shop floor ranges.
Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
Morrisons MyPerks for exclusive discounts on high street shopping, cinemas, and gyms.
Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal leave, and fertility leave.