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Vacancies

Take your career in a new direction by joining our team of artisan bakers & pastry chefs

Join our award winning regional bakery

Why not consider joining our vibrant professional team where we can give you full training whilst working in a fun and vibrant environment.

You will be rewarded with a wonderful working environment, a good salary and company pension, a training programme, employee discount, free access to a local gym and fitness classes and free on-site parking. All our staff have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action.

Please find our current vacancies below.

Production Chef - Full Time

Location: Hambleton Bakery Cafe & Shop, 2 Cottesmore Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AN

Full Time Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm | 5 days out of 7 (includes weekends)

The Role:

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled individual to join our fantastic team, crafting delicious pasties, cakes, savoury bakes, and café favourites from scratch.

At Hambleton Bakery, we believe in traditional methods, quality ingredients, and baking with heart. We are growing and so is our range. If you love getting stuck into proper baking and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Creating high-quality sweet and savoury pastry products, soups, salads, and café items.
  • Working in a busy, friendly kitchen environment where timing, precision, and a bit of flair go a long way.
  • Collaborating with a small, dedicated team.
  • Maintaining excellent food, personal, and kitchen hygiene standards.

Requirements:

  • A methodical, organised person who thrives under pressure.
  • Someone with a sharp eye for detail and a can-do attitude.
  • A confident communicator who can work independently and, in a team.
  • Someone flexible and happy to pitch in during busy periods.
  • A reliable team player with their own transport (we’re in a beautiful rural spot, but it’s not on a bus route).

Benefits:

  • Salary - £24,700 per annum (subject to experience.
  • 28 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata, including bank holidays).
  • Generous staff discount on our incredible products.
  • Free access to a local gym and fitness classes.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free parking and on-site facilities.
  • Company pension

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to cakes@hambletonbakery.co.uk or drop off with the team, explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Customer Service Team Member - Exton

Location - Hambleton Bakery Cottesmore Rd, Exton, Oakham, LE15 8AN

Part Time - 3-5 out of 7 days (includes weekends)

Pay - £12.21 per hour

We’re on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals to join our amazing team! If you have top-notch customer service skills, love working with people, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do—we’d love to hear from you!

The Role:

  • Serving customers with a smile and making sure they leave happy and come back again!
  • Learning about and confidently talking through our delicious range of products.
  • Pitching in with your team to keep everything clean, safe, and running smoothly.
  • Having fun at work, learning new things, growing your skills, and meeting some brilliant people along the way.

Requirements:

  • A genuine passion for people and great service
  • A cheerful personality and a team spirit
  • A love for quality and doing things right
  • Great communication skills and a proactive, hard-working attitude

Benefits:

  • 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rota).
  • Staff discount on our amazing products.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Free access to a local gym and fitness classes.
  • Ride your bike to work scheme.
  • Free parking.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to steve.carroll@hambletonbakery.co.uk