Apprentice Baker

Turn your passion for baking into a career! Gain hands-on experience creating high-quality bakery products while developing essential skills in food safety, stock control, problem-solving and product development. Learn from experts and build a future in craft baking.

What you will do

Get hands-on experience at every stage of the baking process, from weighing and mixing ingredients to creating delicious breads, rolls and cakes from scratch. You'll learn how to prove, bake and finish products to the highest standards while playing an important role in maintaining a safe, hygienic and professional bakery environment.

• Master the art of weighing, mixing and crafting doughs from scratch
• Create delicious breads, rolls and cakes to professional standards
• Watch your creations come to life through proving, baking and finishing
• Play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and high-quality bakery environment

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will get a Baker level 2 qualification.

You will attend Yeovil College every Tuesday morning for Theory sessions plus 7 practical sessions on a Monday throughout the course. The rest of the time you will be working and training alongside our bakers at our Bakery in Bruton.

Training

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Baker Level 2 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Baker Level 2 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.

After the apprenticeship

We will offer full-time employment after the apprenticeship with the possibility to undertake further training including a Craft Baker level 3 qualification.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade English (Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C))
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade Maths (Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C))

Things to consider

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Benefits

You will also receive 60% of Taylors of Bruton products and access to our employee assistance programme.

About the employer

Taylors of Bruton is a family run bakery based in Bruton, Somerset. We produce quality breads, rolls and cakes supplying a wide range of businesses across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Baker (level 2), Catering and hospitality
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: YEOVIL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Working week will include time spent attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme. Working hours will be scheduled across any five days from Sunday to Friday and will include some 5am starts, therefore ability to commute is essential. Exact working hours TBC.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £25,000 a year