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Job ID: CNB15FEB2024
Job Title Head of Dispatch & Supply Chain
Reports To Operations Head
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Work Location In person
Contract Type Full-time
Department Stores
Package From £26,500.00 - £32,000.00 per year
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancies
Benefits Employee discount
Schedule Monday to Friday
Experience Logistics (1 year preferred)

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure packaging standards are upheld for every product that leaves the Bakehouse.
  • Quality checks as per company standards
  • Maintain stock levels of all areas directly relating to cake production.
  • To carry out month-end product stock taking.
  • Manage Dispatch team members and rota.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with UK purchasing guidelines.
  • Prepare, process, and dispatch web orders/subscriptions in line with dispatch quality standards.
  • Ensure confidentiality of all business related information, including pricing, revenue, budgets, costs and other internal matters of any nature, is protected and not disclosed under any circumstances.
  • Dealing with cake/product complaints efficiently.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
  • Check that all food safety regulations and procedures are fully complied with.
  • Report any defective equipment or safety hazards within the kitchen.
  • Ensure food safety, and product quality compliance with dispatch, logistics.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB14FEB2024
Job Title Refrigeration Engineer
Reports To Operations Head
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full-time
Department Stores
Package From £26,500.00 - £32,000.00 per year
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and implement refrigeration systems according to project requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct detailed calculations and analysis to determine the appropriate refrigeration system components, capacities, and configurations.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, and testing of refrigeration equipment, ensuring proper functionality and efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and controls.
  • Develop and execute maintenance schedules to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of refrigeration systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate refrigeration systems with other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to refrigeration and HVAC systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations in all refrigeration system activities.
  • Document project specifications, installation procedures, maintenance records, and troubleshooting steps accurately and comprehensively.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience (5 years) working as a Refrigeration Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems.
  • Hands-on experience with refrigeration equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and refrigerant management practices is a plus.
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB01FTMG
Job Title Fleet Manager
Reports To Operations Head
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /38 Hours a week
Department Stores
Package From £26,400.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all vehicles.
  • Coordinate regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure the fleet's reliability and safety.
  • Manage relationships with external service providers and negotiate maintenance contracts.
  • Utilize fleet management software to track vehicle locations, monitor driver behavior, and optimize routes.
  • Actively participate in driving duties, transporting goods, personnel, or equipment as needed.
  • Adhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies while operating vehicles.
  • Ensure timely and safe delivery of goods or personnel to designated locations.
  • Assist in loading and unloading cargo, as well as securing loads for transport.
  • Analyze routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to make real-time adjustments to routes when necessary.
  • Develop and manage the fleet budget, including fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and vehicle acquisitions.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce operational expenses.
  • Monitor fuel consumption and implement fuel efficiency measures.
  • Supervise and lead a team of drivers and support staff, setting an example of safety and professionalism.
  • Provide training to drivers on safety, compliance, and efficient driving practices.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in fleet management or a related field.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in the use of fleet management software and related technology.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB30BKASS
Job Title Baking Assistant
Reports To Head Chef
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /45 Hours a week
Department Bake House
Package From £24,000.00 to £28,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Key Requirements:
  • Assist in the preparation of cake mix and other ingredients.
  • Operate baking equipment and follow recipes to produce consistent and high-quality baked goods.
  • Monitor baking times and temperatures to achieve the desired product quality.
  • Conduct regular checks on the freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Assist with the decoration and presentation of baked items, ensuring they meet the bakery's aesthetic standards.
  • Follow proper storage procedures to prevent wastage.
  • Maintain a clean and organised bake house, work area, including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Work closely with the head baker and other team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient production.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Lift and carry heavy bags of ingredients.
  • Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
  • Good Experience as a Cake Decorator /pastry chef
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB29AUDMA
Job Title Digital Marketing Analyst
Reports To Digital Head
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /45 Hours a week
Department Bake House
Package From £22,000.00 to £27,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Key Requirements:
  • Identify objectives and suitable measurement strategy.
  • Benchmark performance across channels and advise on KPIs.
  • Use performance analysis to support campaign strategy.
  • Develop marketing dashboards to report key metrics and analyse/interpret data.
  • Analyse effects of channels and develop future strategies.
  • Analyse user behaviour, conversion data, customer journeys, funnel analysis and attribution.
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities/support new business.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
  • Good Experience as a Cake Decorator /pastry chef
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB19J22CD
Job Title Cake Decorator/Pastry Chef
Reports To Head Chef
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /35 Hours a week
Department Bake House
Package From £22,000.00 to £27,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 04 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Our customers seem to love what we do and have played an integral part in our Cakes & Bakes success story—the cherry on the top being the opening of our fourth and fifth branches in Barking Road and Barkingside.

Key Requirements:
  • Decorating a vast array of different cakes, (including Icing / Sugar, Paste, Cream Cakes, Novelty Cakes, Wedding Cakes and more)
  • Quality checks as per company standards
  • Baking cake and savory products
  • To aid the Head Chef to achieve the BakeHouse budgeted food costs.
  • To carry out month-end food stock taking.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with UK purchasing guidelines.
  • Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards.
  • Controlling portion sizes in accordance with food specifications.
  • Plan and allocate jobs/tasks to subordinate staff, ensuring that all items produced are according to standard recipes, portion yields and within agreed time limits and minimum wastage.
  • Dealing with food complaints efficiently.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
  • Check that all food safety regulations and procedures are fully complied with.
  • Report any defective equipment or safety hazards within the kitchen.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
  • Good Experience as a Cake Decorator /pastry chef
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB29AUdm
Job Title Dispatch Manager
Reports To Operations Manager
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /45 Hours a week
Department Bake House
Package From £22,000.00 to £27,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancie

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Key Requirements:
  • Ensure packaging standards are upheld for every product that leaves the Bakehouse
  • Quality checks as per company standards
  • Maintain stock levels of all areas directly relating to cake production.
  • To carry out month-end product stock taking.
  • Manage Dispatch team members and rota.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with UK purchasing guidelines.
  • Prepare, process and dispatch web orders/subscriptions in line with dispatch quality standards
  • Ensure confidentiality of all business-related information, including pricing, revenue, budgets, costs and other internal matters of any nature, is protected and not disclosed under any circumstances
  • Dealing with cake/product complaints efficiently.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
  • Check that all food safety regulations and procedures are fully complied with.
  • Report any defective equipment or safety hazards within the kitchen.
  • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by Directors/Owners/Management, from time to time, in order to ensure the continuous operation of the business.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB29AUAA
Job Title Accounts Manager
Reports To CFO
Location Unit 5 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3AH
Contract Type Full time /45 Hours a week
Department Bake House
Package From £22,000.00 to £26,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 01 Vacancie

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Key Requirements:
  • Processing all purchase ledger invoices
  • Working out VAT
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Performing daily bank reconciliations for purchase ledger
  • Invoice processing
  • Credit control
  • Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers
  • Raising sales invoices
  • Updating and maintaining procedural documentation
  • Raising PO for suppliers.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
  • Experience in Accounting/Book Keeping
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk

Job ID: CNB12DECSM
Job Title Store Manager
Reports To Area Manager
Location 36 Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 9UR/140 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AY/108, Ilford Lane, London, IG1 2LD/107 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7DB
Contract Type Full time /35 Hours a week
Department Stores
Package From £24,000.00 per annum
Number Vacancies 05 Vacancies

Job Purpose/ Job Description:

OUR LOVE AFFAIR with cakes began back in 2002 when we opened our first Cakes & Bakes branch in Eastham, London.

We imagined a place where customers searching for scrumptious eggless cakes and savouries could discover a wide range fit for any occasion, without paying through the roof.

Key Requirements:
  • Creating and managing the staff schedule
  • Checking in deliveries, order matching and daily banking
  • Prepare required paperwork in relation to stock and sales.
  • Prepare employee pay and timesheets.
  • Perform inventory management and stock control including weekly stock take and reports
  • Analyse the Weekly Sales & Inventory Report to improve the business
  • Direct and undertake housekeeping activities such as maintaining store cleanliness and presentation
  • Provide a safe work environment for employees and customers
  • Deliver a high standard of service when dealing with products, sales, inquiries and catering for customer needs
  • Inscribing custom messages onto cakes
  • High level food hygiene maintenance
  • Decorating a vast array of different cakes, cake slices, cupcakes (including Icing / Sugar, Paste, Cream Cakes)
  • Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards.
  • Controlling portion sizes in accordance with food specifications.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Communication skills both listening and verbal
  • Ability to build good working relationships
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Strong English language.
  • Good Experience as a Cake Decorator /pastry chef
Soft skills:
  • Team player
  • Flexible and open-minded, able to adapt within a fast-changing environment
  • Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude

Email to hr@cakesandbakes.co.uk