Production Assistant (Confectionary)

Parsons Bakery is a Bristol-based independent, family owned and operated bakery business, first established over 100 years ago (!) with shops in Bristol, Cardiff, on the M5 and M4 corridor.

We operate 48 shops, all of which are supported by our Central Bakery – based in Bedminster, Bristol. We currently have over 400 employees over our stores and, in our Bakery, and are proud of the diverse work force we have. Many of our teams started with us numerous years ago, and through hard work and dedication, now fill most of the managerial roles within the company. We truly believe in home growing our senior teams and looking after our workforce and giving them every opportunity to grow with the company.

Over the last year we have attracted amazing people from various industries, providing new challenges to many, a work-life balance to all, and a chance to learn a new skill to some. We have been very lucky that during the Pandemic, we stayed open throughout (being an essential business), which has set us in good stead for the future.

We are looking for a Production Assistant to work in our Confectionary Department.

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

The main purpose of this role is to work in our confectionary department in the Bakery assisting you Team Leader with production target and occasionally helping in other departments. You will be shown how to use our various pieces of equipment and learn our systems and procedures to create great products on a large scale. There is always opportunities to progress within the Bakery.

All our team members can take advantage of:

· 30% off all food and drink, then 70% off of daily products during the last hour of trading.

· Free uniform for all staff

· Competitive rates of pay

· A great work / life balance

· Free staff drinks (limited range)

· Potential internal promotions as and when they arise

This job is Full-time & Permanent – based in our Central Bakery – BS3 2SZ

Salary: Up to £9.50 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £6.83-£9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BRISTOL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location