Love pies? Now's your chance to be an official taste tester for bakery chain with Staffordshire branch
A bakery chain is offering fans of its range of flavours a dream opportunity to become part of the team.
Birds Bakery is offering members of the public the chance to turn their love of baked goods into an honorary role at one of the Midlands’ best-known family bakeries as the brand has opened applications for the chance to become official product taste tester.
The bakery chain, which has a store in Lichfield, is offering the post as a voluntary position until December and said applications are welcome from anyone aged 18 and older who lives near one of the chain's stores and loves its products.
A spokesman for Birds Bakery said: "The ideal candidate is a true Birds Bakery fan and they don’t need to have any previous experience in the food industry but must be passionate about flavour, tradition, and discovering new tastes.
"This is a voluntary position running until December 2026, perfectly suited for a bakery enthusiast eager to help shape Birds’ future flavours.
"As the 'customer voice of Birds’ flavour future', the successful applicant will meet with the team in their local Birds store and sample a variety of items, from beloved classics like Birds’ iconic sausage rolls to brand-new product innovations.
"All that is required in return is to provide honest feedback that will be valuable to the team’s product development going forward.
"Your application will include a brief 100-word cover letter highlighting why you’re a great fit for the role.
"The hiring team is also eager to learn about your love for Birds Bakery, whether it’s a 'must-have' product you can’t live without or a cherished childhood memory of sharing Birds’ treats with family."
Jamie Bird, managing director of Birds Bakery, said: “This is the ultimate opportunity for a Birds Bakery enthusiast.
"Customer feedback is extremely important to the business, but now we’re taking it a step further by bringing one lucky Birds customer into the heart of our product development.
"We’re excited to see who steps up to take on this role and having a sweet tooth is definitely a bonus."
Applications close on February 8 and successful candidates must be available the week beginning February 9 for a photocall, with the successful applicant to be announced on February 16.
