Baker at Asda
People in this role may also be known as bakers or bakery assistant.
42 workers in this role at Asda have taken the survey.
How much does Asda pay bakers?
Baker employees at Asda are typically paid £9.01–10.44 an hour, based on data from 42 employees.
What is management like for baker employees at Asda?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do bakers think Asda head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 41 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do bakers at Asda feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
59% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 34 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Friendly colleagues,friendly management, good perks for working, good pay for role
Worst thing
Poor stock rotation meaning makes my role more difficult, too much workload for amount of hours on shift
Employee, August 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do bakers get of their shift pattern at Asda?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 34% report getting one week notice or less
- 20% report getting two weeks notice
- 15% report getting three weeks notice
- 12% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 20% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 41 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for bakers to take sick leave at Asda?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 34 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do bakers at Asda get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
65% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 37 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Asda managers change bakers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
59% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 37 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do bakers at Asda worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 41 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for bakers to book a holiday at Asda?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
78% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 36 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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People get proper breaks
Do bakers at Asda get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
82% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 39 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do bakers at Asda do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 36 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
People I work with
Hours I workWorst thing
Lazy managers
Amount of work I'm expected to doEmployee, September 2021
What is career progression like for bakers at Asda?
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No career progression
Are bakers given support to progress at Asda?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 68% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 38 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do bakers get enough training when they start at Asda?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
63% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 40 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from bakers at Asda
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Best thing
In the past it was the ethos and the training and the respect you recieved
Worst thing
The roles and benefits being taken away, contract 6 took away paid breaks and bank holidays. Closing the fresh bakery lost me my position of a skilled baker with years of experience.
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Working hours
Worst thing
Lack of Job security
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
close to where I live
Worst thing
not enough colleagues
Bakery assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
The job, I love making something from nothing
Worst thing
Bullying. Being expected to do 3 peoples jobs with no help. Being treated different but being paid the same
Baker, February 2021
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Best thing
Fits in around my life
Worst thing
4am start
Skilled baker, January 2021
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Best thing
No what I'm doing and what to expect day to day
Worst thing
Should be better pay for the job I do
Bakery operative, January 2021
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Best thing
My colleagues and managers in my store, although I’ve heard some other stores/ areas are not so nice to work in
Worst thing
Head office lack of knowledge/understanding of what really happens on the shop floor, and not providing the budget to replace or update equipment
Bakery assistant, November 2020
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Best thing
I love the actual job and work I do, production and pride in what I make.
Worst thing
The workload and very little support-often left on my own. The customers speak to staff horrendously and management pander to them.
Bakery operative, November 2020
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Best thing
Close to where i live
Worst thing
Moral
Brung forced to sign a contract we didn't want
Workload too much for the few colleagues we have
People leave and never get rrplaced even for maternity coverBakery assistant, November 2020
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Best thing
Flexibility
Worst thing
Pressure for low pay
Baker, October 2020
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Best thing
I enjoy the work I do.
Worst thing
People taking liberties and not working properly
Baker, September 2020
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Best thing
It's busy
Worst thing
Not enough staff
Bakery section leader, August 2020
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Best thing
The colleagues
Worst thing
Reducing staff
No canteenBakery section leader, August 2020
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Best thing
Some of the people that I work with
Worst thing
Pretty much every aspect of the job
Bakery section leader, July 2020
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Best thing
The people and hours
Worst thing
People not knowing my job
Baker, July 2020
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Best thing
I have a good relationship with the people I work with and very understanding and helpful management
Worst thing
It can be very repetitive
Bakery, June 2020
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Best thing
Break time. Uninterrupted peace for fifteen minutes.
Worst thing
Constantly under pressure, not enough colleagues to get all the work done so I have to push myself.
Bakery assistant, February 2020
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
Not enough staff
Bakery assistant, November 2019
How Asda ranks
Asda ranks joint 7th to work for in baker employers
- 6 Marks & Spencer
- 7= Asda
- 7= Morrisons