DREAM JOB ALERT! Birds Bakery are on the lookout for an official product taste tester to sample their sweet and savoury treats FOR FREE!

Birds Bakery has launched a search for a special someone to become its official product taste tester and will send the lucky applicant into their nearest store to try out new treats FOR FREE!

Calling all self-confessed savoury and cake connoisseurs, this one’s for you.

That’s right, Birds Bakery is ready to make a bakery lover’s dream come true, as the East Midlands brand has announced it’s is on the look-out for an official ‘Product Taste Tester’ to join the team.

The ideal candidate will be 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.

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Treats are up for grabs for the winning applicant for the job of official taste taster for Birds Bakery (IMAGE: Birds Bakery/Instagram)

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.

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“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 – having a sweet tooth is definitely a bonus!”

Applications are now open and the successful applicant will be announced on February 16. 

To learn more or to submit your application, visit https://birdsbakery.com/pages/product-taste-tester. 

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