Experienced Baker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training program (Bronze/Silver)

Complimentary products on shift

Full-time benefits

Job summary

COBS Bread in Kelowna is seeking an Experienced Baker to lead baking operations and mentor a team of bakers. The role focuses on producing high-quality bread while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, efficient bakery environment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in a commercial bakery, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality. Weekend availability and a proactive attitude are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial baking environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Passion for baking and a commitment to quality and customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Open availability including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the baking process, ensuring adherence to recipes and production schedules
• Train and mentor junior bakers and team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery to abide by health and safety standards
• Engage with customers to provide an exceptional service experience and listen to feedback

Skills

Baking experience

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Join COBS Bread in the role of Experienced Baker!

looking for an experienced baker who would like to join the team in beautiful Kelowna!

willing to consider relocation costs

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

Pay: $21 / hr to $25 / hr based on experience

About Us

At COBS Bread, we are committed to baking the best bread and creating an exceptional experience for our customers and team. We take pride in our artisan baking methods and our community connections. Our culture is built on teamwork, quality efforts, and passion for what we do. As an Experienced Baker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our production meets the highest quality standards while providing leadership and training to our team.

Your Role as Experienced Baker

In this position, you will leverage your established skills in baking to create a variety of fresh, delicious products. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a baking environment and demonstrate a passion for leading a team to deliver exceptional results. You will work closely with the bakery team to drive freshness, quality, and an amazing customer experience.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Oversee the baking process, ensuring adherence to recipes and production schedules
• Train and mentor junior bakers and team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery to abide by health and safety standards
• Engage with customers to provide an exceptional service experience and listen to feedback

What You Bring to COBS Bread

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial baking environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Passion for baking and a commitment to quality and customer service
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Open availability including weekends

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and forward bending
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

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

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.