Experienced Market Street Baker (Contract / Temporary Role)

Position: Market Street Baker

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Copperfield Road, Chelmsford (CM1 4UX)

Job Type: Hourly Paid / Contract Assignment

Hours: 36.75 Hours per week (Flexible shift patterns)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect passionate, skilled professionals with top-tier retail and manufacturing partners across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering seamless career transitions, supportive employment paths, and exciting opportunities with leading household names. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Market Street Baker for our prestigious retail partner in Chelmsford.

About the Role

Are you passionate about baking, with hands-on experience working as a trained baker, in a professional kitchen, or a commercial bakery? If you have a passion for fresh food and a knack for creating quality products, this is an opportunity you ‘Doughnut’ want to miss!

As a Market Street Baker placed through Supportive Bridge Staffing, you will be the welcoming face of the fresh in-store bakery, responsible for producing high-quality goods and delivering stellar customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Excellence: Prepare a variety of fresh bread, rolls, doughnuts, and fruited products to exact company specifications using professional equipment (provers, ovens, mixers).
Visual Standards: Maintain fresh, attractive, and fully stocked displays throughout the trading day to drive sales and ensure high product availability.
Customer Engagement: Deliver a friendly, helpful service that highlights traditional baking skills and creates memorable moments for shoppers.
Safety & Compliance: Operate specialized bakery equipment safely, maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Flexible Support: Work flexibly across fresh food counters when needed to support overall store operations.

What We Are Looking For (About You):

Experience: Competent baking skills, including the ability to mix, mould, and handle dough to create professional bakery items.
Customer Focus: A naturally helpful, friendly demeanor with a passion for going above and beyond for customers.
Dynamic Approach: Enjoyment of an active, fast-paced environment where you can use your initiative to resolve queries.
Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to health, safety, and operational standards while using kitchen and bakery equipment.

What We Offer You

Working on assignment through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency means you get reliable placement support along with fantastic working perks provided by our retail partner:

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate plus excellent working benefits.
Fully flexible shift patterns to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Generous Holiday Allowance: 6 weeks of holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Immediate Staff Discounts: 15% discount in supermarkets and convenience stores from day one, plus an additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Well-being & Healthcare: Access to wellbeing support, Aviva Digital GP services, and health cash plans.
Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Perks & Extras: Access to high street, cinema, and gym discounts via MyPerks, plus subsidised in-store facilities.