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Apprentice Baker

Alfredos Restaurant and Bakery · Somerton · posted 8 September 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Baker (level 2)
Starts
19 November 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of professional bakery production within an independent business. You will gain hands-on experience creating a variety of baked goods while developing a strong understanding of how a successful bakery operates. From producing artisan breads and laminated pastries to decorating cakes and creating new product ideas, this role provides comprehensive training across a wide range of bakery skills.

Working alongside experienced bakers, you will learn the full production process, maintain high standards of quality and food safety, and contribute to the daily running of both the bakery and restaurant breakfast service. As part of a small independent business, you will also gain valuable insight into stock management, ordering, merchandising, and the commercial aspects of running a bakery.

What You Will Learn

  • Bread making, dough preparation, folding, shaping and baking
  • Cake baking and decorative finishing techniques
  • Pastry lamination for products such as croissants and Danish pastries
  • Doughnut production and frying methods
  • Product development and creating new bakery ideas
  • Preparation and baking of breakfast items for restaurant service
  • Bakery display presentation and merchandising
  • Stock rotation, organisation and waste reduction
  • Ingredient ordering and inventory management
  • Food safety, hygiene and quality control procedures
  • The day-to-day operation of an independent bakery business

Where it leads

Progression within the business with a potential to train as a lead baker at Level 3 and run the bakery.

About Alfredos Restaurant and Bakery

A busy Italian restaurant and bakery in Somerset. Produce lead and very creative work environment.

Things to consider

  •  As the role involves shift work, it is important that you have a reliable means of travelling to and from the workplace, as public transport may not always be available.
  • On occasions, you will be required to travel to Glastonbury for training, so please ensure you will be able to get there. This will be between the hours of 9am-5pm.
  • Please only apply if you are prepared to undertake early starts.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent) — desired

Where you'll work

  • MARKET PLACE, SOMERTON, TA11 7NB

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