Baker - 4am start

COBS Bread; Bolton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training program and development (Bron

Complimentary products on shift

Benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

COBS Bread is hiring a Baker to join our team in Canada. You will start the day early, bake fresh artisan bread and treats for the community, and help provide a welcoming customer experience.

No prior baking experience is required—just a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You’ll work alongside a small team, follow recipes, and contribute to a clean, efficient bakery environment.

Qualifications

• No baking experience required; willingness to learn.
• Flexible availability including weekdays and weekends, early mornings.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Bake pastries and bread each morning following written recipes.
• Read production schedules and measure/mix ingredients, shape dough, and operate ovens.
• Maintain bakery cleanliness and deliver a positive customer experience.

Job description

COBS Bread BAKER

Great Place to Work® Certified™

Our Role

When you work with COBS Bread, you’re part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We’re here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We’ve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Your Role as Baker

As a Baker at COBS Bread you will lead our freshness commitment. Bakers start their days with an empty bakery but when they leave—it’s filled with the artisan bread and delicious treats for the community to enjoy. Right now, we are looking for personable Bakers to share their love of fresh bread with our loyal customers. No experience necessary- just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What Your Day Looks Like

Work as part of a small team to bake each morning, following carefully crafted recipesWork alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experienceBe responsible for reading production schedules and recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, moulding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens

Why You Were Bread for This

You are an early riser who can work independently or as part of a small teamYou have pride in what COBS offers the communityYou have a great attitude and good organizational skillsYou share in a commitment to the success of your team, the bakery, and to your own development

Physical Requirements

Continuous standing/walking for all tasksFrequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kgFrequent turning and reachingOccasional pushing, pulling and some forward bendingAbility to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 metersConstant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

Availability: must have a flexible availability (able to work weekdays and weekends and starting as early as 4 AM). Candidates with an open availability will be given preference.

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in sharing that product with the community. A fun team work environment with flexible hours Our training program – Continue to develop your baking and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver baker Development Qualification program. Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community. Complimentary products on us every shiftAnd more, including benefits for all full time employees

About COBS Bread

With over 130 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

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.