Baker -and Senior baker - full time

COBS Bread; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary products on shift

Full-time benefits

Baker Development Program

Job summary

COBS Bread in Canada is seeking a Senior Baker to lead our artisan bread production, mentor junior bakers, and uphold freshness and customer satisfaction. You will manage daily operations, oversee schedules, and ensure safety standards across the bakery.

This role offers growth through our development programs, a team-friendly environment, and competitive hourly pay from 21 to 25 CAD with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years baking experience in a commercial or artisan bakery setting.
• Proven leadership or senior role experience in a baking environment.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipes, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the baking team to produce a variety of breads and pastries according to COBS recipes and standards
• Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient baking processes
• Assist in managing inventory and ordering of baking ingredients
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety within the bakery
• Train and mentor junior baking staff to develop their skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with management to improve baking processes and product quality

Skills

Bakery leadership

Quality standards

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work

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 Senior Baker

As a Senior Baker at COBS Bread, you will take a lead role in ensuring the production of high-quality artisan breads and baked goods. You will mentor and support junior bakers, manage daily baking operations, and uphold the company's standards for freshness and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced baker passionate about quality and teamwork.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Lead and support the baking team to produce a variety of breads and pastries according to COBS recipes and standards
• Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient baking processes
• Assist in managing inventory and ordering of baking ingredients
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety within the bakery
• Train and mentor junior baking staff to develop their skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with management to improve baking processes and product quality

Why You Were Bread for This

• Minimum of 3 years baking experience in a commercial or artisan bakery setting
• Proven leadership or senior role experience in a baking environment
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipes, and quality standards
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Good communication and mentoring skills
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety standards

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing and walking throughout shifts
• Frequent lifting and carrying of baking ingredients and products up to 22 kg
• Bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling as required in bakery operations
• Constant use of hands with frequent wrist rotation and flexing

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 shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees
• Hourly Rate Ranging from $21 - $25

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.