At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. That freshness starts with our bakers every morning, as they start their days in an empty bakery. But when they leave—it’s filled with the artisan bread and delicious treats that they created that day.

Many of our bakers say that one of the best parts of their job is the fun they have when they’re at work. They’ve got the music playing while mixing doughs, they’re talking to their peers while pulling artisan bread out of the oven, and at the same time, they’re crafting something wonderful that will be shared in homes all over the community that day.

Thank you for your interest in joining COBS Bread and sharing our renowned fresh baked goods with your community.

Why Work at COBS Bread?

Our goal is to provide you with the opportunities you need to achieve your goals. Wherever your career takes you, our wish is that the experience you gain at COBS will always be a part of the recipe that makes you, you.

Through development programs that provide you with opportunities to lead teams, and take charge when it comes to production, marketing, and sales, we’re invested in offering you the ingredients you need to grow in your career.

While you’re here, we’re happy to offer unique benefits that make working at COBS Bread that much sweeter.

Requirements

As a Baker at COBS Bread, you will:

• Work as part of a small team to bake early each morning beginning at 3-4am, following carefully crafted recipes
• Be responsible for reading production schedules and recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, moulding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experience.
• Must have ability to work weekends and holidays
• Preferably have previous baking or culinary experience

What we’re looking for:

• A positive attitude and good organizational skills
• People who take pride in a job well done and will look for things to do
• Demonstrated commitment to the bakery's success, and to your own development
• Able to work full time, early mornings (some at a 3 am start) and weekends
• Demonstrated reliability and personal accountability

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling and some forward bending
• Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 metres
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you’ve helped to create
• Our training program – robust and ongoing. Continue to develop your baking skills through our Bronze and Silver Bakers Development Qualification program.
• Career advancement opportunities – abound. Where do you see yourself? Your franchisee/manager has a vested interest in helping you craft your career.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• Wages based on experience, wage increases as skills increase
• And more, including full benefits for all full time employees

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Accessibility
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.50-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person