Roberts Bakery
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DismissRoberts Bakery is a wholesale bakery. They make bread and other baked goods.
robertsbakery.co.ukBased on responses from 22 employees at Roberts Bakery.
About jobs at Roberts Bakery
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Roberts Bakery get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 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.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Roberts Bakery?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Roberts Bakery managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Roberts Bakery feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and January 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 get proper breaks
Do people at Roberts Bakery get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
90% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Roberts Bakery?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Roberts Bakery enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Roberts Bakery recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Roberts Bakery?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Roberts Bakery?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% 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 role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Roberts Bakery head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
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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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Roberts Bakery is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Roberts Bakery ranks
Roberts Bakery ranks joint 36th to work for out of food and drink producers.
- 36= Molson Coors
- 36= Roberts Bakery
- 40= Carlsberg
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 3 December 2023.
Roberts Bakery job reviews
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Best thing
Shift pattern
Worst thing
Heat and shoes lol
Roberts Bakery Bakery operative, May 2021
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Best thing
Set hours and reasonable pay.
Worst thing
No formal training and poor management.
Roberts Bakery Supervisor, April 2020