Full time Baker

COBS Bread; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary products

Training & development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Small team environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

COBS Bread in Canada is seeking a Baker to lead a small bakery team, ensuring high quality products and a welcoming customer experience each day.

You will train and motivate staff, maintain a clean workspace, and promote teamwork while supporting local community events and the 'End of Day Giving' program as part of our daily operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a bakery team.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a strong bakery team.
• Work with production and sales to ensure high‑quality products.
• Keep the bakery clean and organized.
• Support the team in community events and charity initiatives.

Skills

communication

problem-solving

critical thinking

Job description

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

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 - Baker

Right now, we are looking for a Baker who is looking for the next challenge in their career to lead and develop a strong bakery team. Working as part of the production and sales team, you'll play a big part in making that magical wall of bread appear before your customers eyes each morning, and will motivate the sales team to help it fly off the shelves. Your leadership and "can-dough" attitude will support the bakery in all aspect of operations, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

What Your Day Looks Like

• work as part of a small team, providing an exception product and customer experience
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean
• Foster and encourage a positive environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect and high performers
• Help with local community events and donation of bread as part of our ‘End of Day Giving' program

Requirements

Why You Were Bread for This

• You are a great communicator, problem solver and critical thinker

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 7.5 kg., reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 22 kg, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

Benefits

Perks & What You'll Feel Good About

• Working in a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you've helped to create
• Our training program - Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development 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