A former employee of the high street bakery giant Greggs has made a surprising confession online, revealing the one popular menu item they would actively avoid eating.
The Anonymous Revelation
Taking to a popular online forum, an ex-staff member decided to host an 'ask me anything' session about their time working for the chain. The anonymous poster wrote: "Used to work at Greggs ask me anything now I don’t care because I quit... I’ll be as truthful as possible." This candid invitation prompted a flurry of questions from curious users.
The Unpopular Menu Choice
When directly asked by another user what single item they would never eat from Greggs, the former worker had a clear answer: the Chicken Bake. They clarified that this was a personal preference, stating they had tried almost all the bakes apart from some regional specialities and certain sandwiches.
Pressed for further explanation, the ex-employee elaborated, "I don’t like the idea of chicken in my bake and I don’t know what the sauce is." This comment about the "mystery paste" sparked a humorous reply from the questioner, who joked that the enigmatic filling was essential for surviving the working day.
Greggs' Official Description
In contrast to the employee's uncertainty, Greggs officially describes its Chicken Bake as containing "chicken breast pieces in a creamy white sauce with soft cheese, all wrapped up in golden puff pastry." The company hails it as a "timeless classic" that has stood the test of time, always delivering on flavour without hogging the limelight.
This insider insight comes as Greggs continues its remarkable commercial success. The bakery chain, which operates more than 2,600 outlets across the UK, saw its revenue surpass £2 billion last year. This growth was driven by increased sales of items like pizzas, potato wedges, and chicken goujons, though the iconic sausage roll remains its undisputed top seller.
With over 33,000 colleagues nationwide, Greggs is a major UK employer. Recent job listings for Team Members advertised an hourly wage of £12.41 for adults, or £10.53 for those under 18, highlighting the scale of its operations behind the counter.
