Sales Assistant

COBS Bread; Pickering; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery chain in Pickering is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to enhance customer experiences and provide excellent service. This role offers opportunities for training and career advancement in a fun team environment. Candidates should possess a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and enjoy working collaboratively. Experience in retail or food service is beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products

Benefits for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Pride in providing excellent customer service.
• Friendly demeanor that brightens the environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience in retail or food service is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Engage with customers and assist in their product selections.
• Maintain a clean and inviting bakery.
• Assist with bread and pastry production during quieter times.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Join the COBS Bread Family in Pickering! We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to bring passion for fresh baked goods and customer service to life at our bakery in Pickering. COBS Bread has been recognized among the 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work.

Your Role as Sales Assistant

Our Sales Assistants are the heart of our bakery, delivering a unique and delightful customer experience. We are looking for friendly individuals to assist our customers, ensuring they leave with a smile and delicious bread. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn, be engaged and have a positive attitude.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work closely with your team to provide outstanding service and create a welcoming atmosphere
• Engage with customers to discover their favorite products and assist in their selections
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting bakery while promoting current marketing initiatives
• Learn how to assist with bread and pastry production during quieter times, giving you a well-rounded experience

Requirements

Why You Are Perfect for This Role

• You take pride in providing excellent customer service and enjoy engaging with people
• You have a friendly demeanor and a positive attitude that brightens the bakery environment
• You are self-motivated and eager to learn new skills
• You are a team player who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in retail or food service is an asset, but not mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent hand usage and some lifting of bakery products (up to 22 kg)
• Comfortable navigating an active bakery environment that includes bending and reaching where needed

Come join us at COBS Bread Pickering and start a rewarding journey filled with fresh bread and great customer interactions!

Benefits

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• A fun team environment with flexible hours
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program
• Career advancement opportunities – We support passionate team members to 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 is 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 and 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.