Apprentice Baker
PORTER COFFEE LIMITED · 2 Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS · National Minimum Wage for apprentices
Closing date: 25 Sep 2026
Porter is looking for an eager and driven Apprentice Baker, whowill be able to learn from a master baker with 30 years of bakingexperience in the UK and European industry. There is no experience required – just a passion for baking and a determination to learn and develop.
The role: You will have an opportunity to learn from the very best, within acompany culture that strives to be the best. We are a kind,caring, nurturing bunch, but that doesn’t mean we go soft in ourapproach to quality. You will learn to take pride in your work, andpossess an acute attention to detail with an absolute focus onthe quality of every single product that gets sent out. Each day, you will: Develop fundamental and advanced baking skills used in artisan baking Learn how to use professional bakery equipment safely Comply with food safety practices and regulations Develop an understanding of supply management and quality standards
Training: You will spend four days each week learning whilst working, and one day each week receiving training from DCG in the workplace.
After the apprenticeship: Although Porter are unable to guarantee a permanent position at the end of this apprenticeship, you will have the skills to become a professional baker and specialise in artisan baking.
Working week: The exact working schedule will be confirmed at the beginning of the apprenticeship, but will involve early mornings and weekends.
Pay information: £16,640 a year
Training provider: DCG
Training course: Baker (level 2)
Apprenticeship level: 2
Hours per week: 40
Positions available: 1
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Expected start: 1 October 2026
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, Passion for baking, Punctual, Reliable, Determined to improve
Qualification: Essential · GCSE · English · 2/E
Qualification: Essential · GCSE · Maths · 2/E
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