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Join Nal’s Bakery 💫. Nal’s Bakery is a small but very busy micro-bakery in North London, known for our cakes, brownies, cookies and seasonal treats for markets, festivals and corporate events.. . We’re in that exciting stage where things are growing fast – new events, new wholesale clients. We’re looking for a creative pastry chef / cake baker & decorator to grow with us.. . The role. . We’re offering a paid 4-hour trial shift on Tuesday 9 December 2025 in North London.. If we’re a good fit for each other, you’ll join us on a regular zero-hours / casual basis, with guaranteed work every month for events, production days and larger orders.. . As the bakery grows, there is real potential to develop into a more senior/lead role – helping shape menus, train others and be part of our core team when we move into a permanent kitchen.. . What you’ll be doing. . Baking a range of products: sponges, loaf cakes, brownies, blondies, cookies and tray bakes . Decorating cakes & bakes to a beautiful standard – neat writing (e.g. “Merry Christmas”), simple designs, fun finishes. Scaling and portioning traybakes and loaf cakes. Following recipes accurately and working through a prep list efficiently. Keeping the kitchen tidy, organised and food-safe as you go. Bringing ideas, energy and pride to the bakes – we love creativity ✨. . About you. . 1.5–2+ years’ experience in a professional bakery / pastry / dessert kitchen. Confident with cakes, brownies and cookies (not just theory – you’ve done this in service/production). Strong decorating skills – piping, basic designs, clean finishes. Fast, consistent and calm under time pressure. High standards of hygiene & organisation. Level 2 Food Hygiene . Reliable, friendly and happy to work in a small, close-knit team. Right to work in the UK and able to travel to North London. . Growth & what we offer. . Regular monthly shifts . Chance to grow with a start-up – more responsibility as we expand. Input into new products, flavours and seasonal menus. Future potential for steady hours and salaried roles as we move into a permanent kitchen. A relaxed, kind, hard-working environment where your skills are genuinely valued. . Location, hours & pay. . Where: Registered bakery kitchen in North London (details shared with shortlisted candidates). Trial shift: 4 hours on Tuesday 9 December 2025 (time TBC – likely daytime). Ongoing: Casual / zero-hours, mainly weekdays with some weekends for events. Pay: £10 - £15 per hour (depending on experience) . . How to apply. . Please send:. . A short message about you and your pastry/bakery experience. Your CV and/or a link to your portfolio/Instagram. Confirmation you’re free on Tuesday 9 December. . We’re excited to find someone who wants to build something special with us. 💕

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Zero Hour Contract
Salary: £10 – £15 hourly
Benefits: Some slices of cake to try
Starting time: Immediate start!


About Nal’s Bakery Ltd:

Nal’s Bakery is a North London micro bakery making small-batch cakes, brownies, cookies and seasonal bakes for markets, festivals and corporate events across London.

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