24/09/2026
🥐 WE'RE HIRING! 🥐
Are you an early riser with a positive attitude and a passion for fresh bread?
Sweet Jane Bakehouse in Kilmarnock is looking for a motivated, outgoing Kitchen Porter / Trainee Baker to join our crew!
If you don't mind a 5:00 AM start, can handle some heavy lifting (25kg flour sacks are no joke!), and are eager to learn the artisanal baking trade from the ground up, we want to hear from you!✨
What’s in it for you?
❗️Full training in traditional baking techniques
❗️Real career progression into a baking role
❗️National Minimum/Living Wage rates
❗️Plenty of fresh bakery perks!
📩 To apply: DM us or drop your CV off at the bakehouse!
Full job description:
Job OverviewPosition:
Kitchen Porter (with Trainee Baker progression)
Location: Sweet Jane Bakehouse, Kilmarnock
Salary/Wage: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage (dependent on age)
Aged 21+: £12.71/hour
Aged 18–20: £10.85/hour
Shifts: Early morning shifts starting at 5:00 AM (including weekends)
Key ResponsibilitiesBakery Cleanliness:
Maintain a spotless workspace by washing baking trays, large mixing bowls, utensils, and equipment.
Heavy Lifting: Safely move, lift, and stack 25kg sacks of flour and grains, as well as large, heavy batches of dough.
Baking Apprenticeship: Learn the fundamentals of artisanal baking, taking direct instructions from our head bakers.
Kitchen Support: Assist with preparing ingredients, setting up baking stations, and packing fresh goods.
Requirements
Early Riser: Must be 100% reliable and energized for 5:00 AM starts.
Physically Fit:
Capable of regular heavy lifting (up to 25kg) and staying active on your feet.
Highly Motivated:
A genuine desire to learn, take instruction well, and grow within the artisanal baking trade.
Outgoing & Positive:
A friendly, high-energy personality who fits in great with a tight-knit team.
What We Offer
Hands-on training in traditional and artisanal baking techniques.
Real career progression from kitchen support into a full baking role.
Freshly baked bread and staff discounts.
