The Flour Pot Bakery

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The Flour Pot Bakery produces baked goods, runs cafes, and wholesales their products.

theflourpot.co.uk
4.0

Rating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at The Flour Pot Bakery

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at The Flour Pot Bakery get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do The Flour Pot Bakery pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at The Flour Pot Bakery do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for The Flour Pot Bakery workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    90% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do The Flour Pot Bakery managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    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.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at The Flour Pot Bakery?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at The Flour Pot Bakery recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at The Flour Pot Bakery?

    Most people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2024.

    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.

The Flour Pot Bakery job reviews

  • Best thing

    My colleagues.

    Worst thing

    The manager and the management about them. In particular, their lack of care for their employees

    2.3

    The Flour Pot Bakery Barista, December 2023

  • Best thing

    Free coffees

    Worst thing

    So stressful and some people have to work double because others are literally going around and chatting nonstop. I has to go off sick and felt like the huge inconvenience I ended up quitting because I couldn’t take any longer

    1.1

    The Flour Pot Bakery Front of house, October 2022