Orders placed before 12 noon will be available to collect from the shop of your choice two days later, or on an alternative date of your choice.

Vacancies

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

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 - £24,720 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 karen.hornsby@hambletonbakery.co.uk or drop off with the team, explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Part Time - Night Shift Driver

Location : Hooby Lane, Stretton, Oakham LE15 7WS

Join Our Team.

Are you an early riser with a knack for punctuality and a passion for hitting the
road?

We’re looking for dedicated and reliable part-time drivers to deliver our fresh
products to shops and wholesale customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Starting bright and early 2:30 AM
  • Working on a 4-day rota (minimum 20 hours/week) across a 6/7-day schedule, including weekends.
  • Delivering products safely and efficiently while ensuring excellent customer service.
  • Handling some heavy lifting, so you’ll need to be comfortable with physical tasks.

What You’ll Need:

  • Be 25 years or older (insurance
    requirement).
  • full, clean driving license with Cat C1.
  • Outstanding timekeeping skills to keep everything running smoothly.
  • polite, flexible, and conscientious attitude—you’ll be the face of our bakery on the road.
  • Your own transportation to reach our bakery, as we’re located in a remote area without public transport.

What We’re Offering in Return:

  • Pay: £12.46 per hour.
  • Holidays: 28 days paid holiday (pro
    rata, including bank holidays).
  • Perks:
  • Staff discount on our delicious products.
  • Free access to a local gym and fitness classes.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • On-site parking.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to nick.harvey@hambletonbakery.co.uk