Full time sales assistant

COBS Bread; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Dental

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid training program

Complimentary products on shift

Competitive pay with tip pooling

Job summary

COBS Bread is hiring a Full-Time Sales Associate to join our bakery team in Canada. You will greet customers, recommend products, and process transactions at the register. You’ll help maintain fresh displays and stock while supporting fellow bakers with daily tasks to ensure a smooth operation.

This role emphasizes a friendly, reliable attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn; prior retail experience is a plus but not required. Training is provided and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Reliable and self-motivated with willingness to learn.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset but not required.
• Ability to handle cash, credit card and debit transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by answering questions and providing product recommendations.
• Operate the point-of-sale system to process transactions accurately.
• Maintain product displays and inventory levels to ensure freshness and availability.
• Support the bakery team with general duties, including cleaning and assisting in production as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and excellent customer service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Friendly demeanor

Reliable and self-motivated

Cash handling and POS proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join COBS Bread as a Full-Time Sales Associate

At COBS Bread, we’re passionate about providing fresh, quality baked goods and exceptional customer service. As a Full-Time Sales Associate, you will be a key part of our bakery team, delivering a warm and friendly experience to our customers daily. Join us and be part of a company that values growth, teamwork, and community involvement.

Your Role:

• Assist customers by answering questions and providing product recommendations.
• Operate the point-of-sale system to process transactions accurately.
• Maintain product displays and inventory levels to ensure freshness and availability.
• Support the bakery team with general duties, including cleaning and assisting in production as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude and friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset but not required.
• Ability to handle cash, credit card and debit transactions accurately.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 22 kg occasionally, and perform duties involving reaching, bending, and moving.

What’s in it for you?

• A fun teamwork environment with flexible hours
• Competitive pay and participation in tip pooling program
• Our paid training program– Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales 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
• Eligibility for Health Care Benefits, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Our Role

At COBS Bread, you'll join a workplace dedicated to helping you excel and rise to any challenge. We’re committed to supporting your growth, fostering community connections, ensuring you enjoy your work, and offering more than just a job. We have exciting opportunities lined up for passionate, curious, and driven team players like you who are ready to make a meaningful impact.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. We have recently expanded into the US. 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 now the USA. Together we have grown to more than 800 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.

COBS Bread is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend shift
• Some Holidays
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Closing shift

Experience: