Assistant Baker
If you’re passionate about viennoiserie, love the rhythm of production baking, and want to be part of an independent group that takes pride in every product, we’d love to hear from you!
Boxcar Group is looking for a talented Assistant Baker to join our small but mighty production team. Working alongside our Head Baker, you’ll help craft exceptional viennoiserie and laminated pastries that supply our two busy Boxcar sites. This is a hands-on role where precision, pace, and pride in your work make all the difference.
What you’ll be doing:
- Rolling, folding, and shaping beautiful laminated doughs with care and consistency.
- Producing high-quality croissants, pastries, cakes and cookies for daily service.
- Maintaining exacting standards across volume production; Quality comes first, every time.
- Keeping your section clean, organised, and set for smooth overnight shifts.
- Following all food safety, hygiene, and allergen practices to the highest standard.
We’re looking for as Assistant Baker who:
- Has experience in professional pastry or bakery kitchens, with strong lamination skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where quality and efficiency go hand in hand.
- Takes genuine pride in their craft; You care about texture, colour, consistency and finish.
- Is self-motivated, organised, and reliable during night or early morning shifts.
- Has a positive, collaborative approach and enjoys being part of an independent group that values creativity and care.
Shift patterns: typically between 10pm–8am (depending on production schedule) - for now, we are an overnight operation.
What we offer:
- Group dining discounts across all our venues.
- Staff meals & refreshments.
- Staff referral programme.
- Access to up to 50% of earned wages ahead of pay dates via Stream.
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a supportive, quality-driven bakery team.
Love viennoiserie, care about quality, and thrive in a busy, hands-on bakery? Join our team and become our new Assistant Baker!
- Department
- Bakery Team
- Role
- Assistant Baker
- Locations
- Baker & Deli, W1
- Hourly salary
- £15 - £16
About Boxcar
A member of a hospitality group that is independent in spirit, collaborative by nature, and deeply invested in people.
Across Boxcar, Open House London and The Italian Greyhound, we create neighbourhood places with purpose – where teams grow, guests return, and every detail matters.