Baker - Maternity Cover fixed term 1 year

Baker Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Location: King’s Norton School for Boys, Northfield Road, Birmingham, B30 1DY
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover for 1 Year– Term Time Only

A role that fits around your life

Are you passionate about baking and looking for a role with great work-life balance? Join Sodexo as a Baker at King’s Norton School for Boys and bring your baking skills to a welcoming school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly catering team, preparing delicious baked goods and helping deliver a high-quality food service for students and staff.

Working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm, this role offers consistent daytime hours, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to balance work with other commitments.

About the Role

As a Baker, you’ll play an important part in the day-to-day catering operation, preparing and producing a variety of fresh baked goods to support the school's food service.

You'll take pride in producing high-quality products, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity, working 25 hours per week during term time.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, bake and produce a variety of fresh baked goods.

• Follow recipes and ensure consistency in quality and presentation.

• Prepare ingredients and manage baking schedules to meet daily requirements.

• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and baking areas.

• Monitor stock levels and ensure ingredients are stored correctly.

• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.

• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver an excellent service.

• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous baking experience, ideally within a commercial catering environment.

• A passion for baking and producing high-quality food.

• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Strong organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.

• Good attention to detail and pride in your work.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team where you’re valued and supported. We’re committed to helping our colleagues grow, feel well and succeed.

You’ll have access to wellbeing and mental health support, an Employee Assistance Programme for everyday advice and guidance, and a wellbeing app with rewards for healthy living and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.

We also offer colleague discounts for you, your friends and family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and life assurance. Alongside competitive pay, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities, volunteering initiatives, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a supportive working environment — with full training and uniform provided.

Additional Information

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover – Term Time Only

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave and is term time only.

Further details regarding the contract duration and equated pay arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo.