Bakery Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our small, hard-working production team. The contract starts as temporary with a view to making it permanent on the successful completion of a 6 month probation period.
Shortbread House is a family-run bakery in the heart of Edinburgh. We supply a range of luxury shortbread to the online, retail and catering markets in the UK and abroad. Shortbread House emphasises quality over quantity, the company has won more Great Taste Awards than any other Scottish shortbread bakery.
For the most part the job would involve:
- Measuring and mixing ingredients
- Rolling, shaping and cutting the dough by hand to form biscuits
- Product observation at each stage of the process to check the quality
- Cleaning of work area, utensils and equipment
The contract is for 39 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. Voluntary overtime can be on offer and this is paid at time and a half rates.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can concentrate and work quickly and efficiently on repetitive jobs
- Will focus on high standards and ensure the product is always of the quality we expect
- Can work effectively under pressure
- Has the ability to encourage and motivate other staff members
- Has a positive attitude to fit in with our existing team
- Can be flexible with working hours to account for busy and quiet times
- Is honest and trustworthy
As a business our aim is to make, market and sell products of the highest possible standard, without compromise, whilst considering the environment around us. We believe that forming good relationship with our suppliers, customers and especially employees is essential in continuing to grow a healthy and successful business.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £11.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Face masks are voluntary but can be provided by the company
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bakery Assistant roles across Shortbread House of Edinburgh's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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