Market Street Baker (Chester-le-Street)

Position: Market Street Baker

Location: Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom (DH3 3YG)

Company: Morrisons (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

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

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Job Reference: 158621

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency dedicated to connecting exceptional 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 Chester-le-Street store.

If you have a passion for baking, whether working as a trained baker, in a bakery, or within a professional kitchen, 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, customer-first 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 items using specialist equipment (provers, ovens, mixers) to company specifications.
Merchandising & Displays: Maintain quality, fresh, and attractive food displays throughout the trading day to promote sales and guarantee high product availability.
Customer Service: Deliver outstanding, friendly, and helpful service, engaging with shoppers and showcasing Morrisons' traditional skills and fresh offerings.
Team Flexibility: Work flexibly across other fresh counters on Market Street, using your initiative to resolve queries while strictly maintaining Health & Safety standards.

What We Need From You

Baking Expertise: Competent baker skills with hands-on experience working as a trained baker, in a bakery, or in a professional kitchen environment.
Customer Focus: 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, active, and varied 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.
Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
15% colleague discount in supermarkets and convenience stores available from day one, plus an extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
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.