About this role
Job Title: Cake Room Team Member Department: Production Location: Wenzel’s The Bakers – Watford (WD18 9TB) Job Type: Full-time - Permanent, over 5 days a week, Monday to Sunday Salary: £26,812.50 per annum (based on a 40-hour contract, 37.5 hours paid) Reporting To: Cake Room Supervisor / Senior Production Manager
About Us
Wenzel’s The Bakers Ltd is a well-established and growing bakery brand with a passion for quality products and exceptional customer experience. With an expanding network of shops across the South East, we continue to invest in our people and production capabilities.
Role Overview
The Cake Room Team Member is responsible for producing, assembling, and decorating cakes, pastries, and confectionery items to Wenzel’s high standards. This role requires creativity, precision, and a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and consistency.
You will work as part of a fast-paced production team to ensure products are prepared efficiently and meet customer and store demand.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, assemble, and decorate cakes, pastries, and desserts in line with company recipes and standards
Ensure consistency in product quality, presentation, and taste
Follow daily production plans to meet business and customer demand
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
Operate equipment safely and report any faults or issues
Monitor stock levels of ingredients and report shortages
Follow portion control and minimise waste
Support team members and contribute to a positive working environment
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in cake decorating, pastry, or bakery production is desirable
Strong attention to detail and passion for quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
Team player with good communication skills
Key Competencies
Attention to Detail: High level of precision in decorating and finishing products
Time Management: Ability to meet production deadlines
Creativity: Produces visually appealing products
Adaptability: Flexible to changing production needs
Reliability: Consistent and dependable performance
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods
Comfortable working in a production environment
Ability to lift and move ingredients or products when required
What We Offer
50% discount on all in-store purchases
Company pension scheme
28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Paid day off on your birthday
Access to a Wellbeing Centre and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
Additional Information
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, is required
Full training will be provided
Wenzel’s The Bakers is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.