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loaf.comAbout jobs at Loaf
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Loaf pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Loaf get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
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.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Loaf pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
70% 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 December 2020 and March 2023.
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.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Loaf do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
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
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Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Loaf workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Loaf feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
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.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Loaf recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
100% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
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.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Loaf?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
90% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and March 2023.
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.
Loaf job reviews
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Best thing
Nice colleagues, free food items.
Worst thing
Minimum wage. Feels like more responsibilities than the pay is worth
Loaf Shop assistant, August 2021