Lead Production Baker, Newtownards (F1002)

Creative Gardens - Food Co. Bakehouse -  Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards. 

At Creative Gardens, baking is at the heart of what we do. Our cafés are known for their home-baked treats, made freshly in our own kitchens every day. 

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to be opening a dedicated Bakehouse—allowing us to create even more of our delicious bakery products for you to enjoy at home, under our new brand, Creative Gardens Food Co. 

If you’re keen to be part of the team at this exciting stage in our journey, we would love to hear from you. 

Earn £34,320 (£16.50 p/h) 

Responsible to Head Baker  

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Production Baker to support the daily operations of a busy bakehouse.  This role is ideal for someone with strong baking experience who is ready to take on a lead role, ensuring Creative Gardens high-quality products are consistently produced while working for the head baker and also supporting the wider bakehouse team. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Helps lead day-to-day baking tasks as per production list and instruction from head baker 

• Mixing doughs, batters, and pastry 

• Producing breads, traybakes, cakes, scones, desserts etc. 

• Helps with oven management and baking schedules 

• Monitoring product quality 

• Supporting the Head Baker 

• Training more junior staff 

Essential 

• Proven experience in a professional bakery environment  

• Strong knowledge of bread, pastry, desserts and cake production  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting  

• Good organisational and time management skills  

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality  

•  Team player with a positive and proactive attitude 

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings  

• Available to work 5 days per week, approx. 40 hours 

Desirable 

• Formal baking or culinary qualification 

• Experience using commercial bakery equipment 

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g. HACCP)  

• Passion for baking and the Creative Gardens Food Co brand

You must complete the online company application form to be considered for the role.  We are unable to accept job centre application forms or stand alone CVs. 

If you have difficulty completing the form or need assistance, please contact us on 028 91883603 or email jobs@creativegardens.com.

Creative Gardens (NI) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications form all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.