The Dusty Knuckle Bakery - Bread Baker

Dalston, E8 3DP

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Starting at £28,808, depending on experience

Role Purpose

At The Dusty Knuckle, we’re a hardworking team dedicated to making some of the best bread in London. You’ll be part of that, keeping production flowing smoothly while maintaining a clean and positive workplace. As a key player, you’ll also have the chance to mentor and support our young trainees, helping them grow as bakers on shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients and equipment for daily production

• Shape and uphold the quality standards of all bakery products

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Assist with receiving and checking raw materials

• Bake products to the highest standards

• Report to shift supervisors and senior bakers

• What We Need From You

• At least 2 years of professional bakery or hospitality experience

• Flexibility around working hours – early mornings and late nights come with the job

• Strong punctuality and readiness to hit the ground running

• Capacity to produce large quantities with care and precision

• A real passion for baking and problem-solving on shift

• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team

• A kind, supportive attitude

Who We Are

The Dusty Knuckle is a vibrant bakery, café, and Youth Training Programme based in Dalston, Haringey & Highbury. Starting in 2014 from a shipping container, we’ve since expanded into a café, pizza spot, and a high-energy van serving the local community. Awarded Best Bakery in London by Time Out and a King’s Enterprise Award in 2025, we’re a business with a purpose.

Our Youth Training Programme helps young offenders or those at risk of crime transition into professional bakers, providing them with skills, confidence, and financial independence. We believe in creating exceptional food with the finest ingredients and everything made in-house whenever possible.

Why Work for Us?

Part-bakery, part-cafe, part training-program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. With our second site opening in 2021 and expansion plans in the works, we’re a company that’s growing steadily and thoughtfully. Joining our team means being part of that journey. We offer:

• Paid training days

• Days off blocked together where possible

• Extra holiday for every year worked

• Regular in-house massages for staff

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Free staff food, coffee, bread, and pastries every day

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee support and specialist wellbeing services

• Discounted gym membership

• Regular appraisals to align personal growth with career goals

• Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and with a clean UK license)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your baking career, send your CV and a cover letter to emilia@thedustyknuckle.com