Commis Baker - Pastry, Dalston

Job title
: Pastry
Commis
Ba ker
Location:
Dalston
Contract:
Permanent ,
-
40h per w eek (weekend availability essential)
Salary
:
£14.80 p/h
Who we are?
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is a purpose
driven business operating a wholesale bakery and busy cafés across North and East London.
Founded in 2014, The Dusty Knuckle began by baking a handful of loaves from a shipping container in a Dalston car park. It has since grown into a permanent café and wholesale bakery supplying some of London’s best food businesses, alongside a milk float, t he permanent van in Highbury Fields, and a café - pizza restaurant in Haringey.
Awarded
Time Out
’s Best Bakery in London and a King’s Enterprise Award in 2025, The Dusty Knuckle is about more than great food. We train young people with offending histories, or those at risk of crime, into confident, responsible professionals. Every role at TDK support s this mission.
We are committed to making exceptional food using the finest ingredients, with everything produced in - house wherever possible.
Why work for us?
Part
bakery, part
cafe, part training
program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. Join our team, and you will:
• be part of an expert crew with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee • have opportunities for career progression in a diverse and growing organisation with ambitions • be given paid training opportunities
Enjoy our staff perks
;
At TDK, we offer:
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Paid training days
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Days off blocked together where possible
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Extra holiday for every year worked
•
Regular in
house massages for staff
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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Free staff food, coffee, bread, and pastries every day
•
Cycle to Work and Employee Tech scheme
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Employee support and specialist wellbeing services
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Discounted gym membership
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Regular appraisals to align personal growth with career goals
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Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and with a clean UK license)
Why apply for this role?
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for food and pastry who is looking to take their first steps into a professional kitchen, joining our Pastry section. You’ll have the chance to learn how to prepare and bake delicious pastrie s in a nurturing and encouraging environment, while working alongside and supporting individuals taking part in our trainee programme.
The role is crucial in supporting our chefs and bakers and maintaining a safe, hygienic working environment.
We all work exceptionally hard to make our bakery the best it can be, and your role will be central to that success. This position suits someone who isn’t afraid of hard graft, brings plenty of energy, and is ready to get fully stuck in.
What will you be doing?
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Preparing food in line with provided recipes
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Ensuring efficient cleaning of equipment throughout the day, and keeping on top of the KP area • Maintaining an exceptionally clean, organised, and tidy work section • Working independently to complete daily tasks and reporting completion against provided checklists • Assisting with weekly deep - cleaning schedules • Safely handling cleaning chemicals and notifying management when stock levels are low • Proactively identifying and reporting areas that require additional attention to managers • Adhering to all food safety, COSHH, and health & safety standards (full training provided)
What We Need from
You
?
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Diligence and organization
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Work cleanly and efficiently at all times, keeping the section running smoothly • Communication - Listen to colleagues and managers, respond to feed back and flag any problems or time constraints early .
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Time management
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Prioritise tasks and work efficiently so your section stays clean and organised throughout service.
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Availability
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This is a shift
based role, so you must be available to work any day of the week.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your baking career, send your CV and a cover letter to diana @thedustyknuckle.com