Tesco Colleague - Trainee Baker - Braintree Great Notley Superstore

Role overview

This position is based in a Tesco superstore in Braintree and is focused on bakery operations. It is a full-time, on-site store role with set availability across early morning shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

What you can expect

• Holiday entitlement begins at 20 days plus one personal day and increases to 22 days after 12 months, with bank holidays included.
• Flexible working requests can be raised from the first day.
• Colleague Clubcard savings include 10% off and 15% during pay-day weekends, with potential annual savings of up to £2,000; an additional card can be shared with family outside your household.
• Access to free wellbeing support covering mental, physical, and general life needs.
• Life cover equal to five times your pay, along with a pension scheme that matches contributions up to 7.5%.
• A choice of benefits, such as discounts, share options, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Uniform is supplied, along with workplace policies that support colleagues through important life events.
• Colleague networks are available to help employees connect with people from different backgrounds.

Working pattern and pay

The role has an availability window on Saturday and Sunday from 03:00 to 12:00. Base pay starts at £13.28 per hour, rising to £14.55 per hour for stores in the M25. Extra location-based payments may also apply. New starters are normally offered a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, though there is also scope for a minimum of 12 hours if preferred. Shift times are planned within the advertised availability window and are shared with 3 weeks' notice.

What the job involves

• Supporting customers with friendly, high-quality service and a positive attitude.
• Baking products in batches so fresh items are available through the day while keeping waste low and output on target.
• Handling bakery goods carefully so quality is preserved until they reach customers.
• Following food hygiene, safety, and allergen rules at all times.
• Building strong product knowledge for the department and the wider store.
• Applying training correctly so work is safe, effective, and customer-focused.
• Checking emergency stop controls and confirming machinery is safe before use, following safe and legal procedures and escalating issues to the Shift Leader or Team Manager.
• Disposing of waste responsibly and following food-waste and recycling routines.
• Understanding store performance targets and your role in improving service, sales, waste, shrink, and profit.
• Working in line with company values, policies, and an inclusive team culture.
• Helping across other store areas such as service, picking, and replenishment when needed.

What the employer is looking for

• A genuine commitment to great customer service.
• The confidence to welcome shoppers warmly and serve with pride.
• The ability to build rapport so customers leave with a positive shopping experience.
• Good judgement and the initiative to make customer-appropriate decisions.
• The ability to work on your own as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Open communication and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues.
• A punctual, well-presented approach and readiness to act as a brand ambassador.

About the business

The company aims to be customers' preferred shopping choice and describes its purpose as serving customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day. It also highlights a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an environment where everyone is welcome.

Additional notes

Applicants must be over 18 for this post. The business can only hire people who have passed school-leaving age. Over-18 restrictions also apply because the job involves early starts before 6:15 am or work in bakery-related areas. In periods of high application volume, the role may close before the stated end date. Individual feedback is only provided to candidates who attend an interview. The organisation also notes that it supports flexible working conversations and offers an accessible, inclusive recruitment process.