Sales Assistant - Closing Shift

COBS Bread; Pickering; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Sales training program

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products per shift

Full-time employee benefits

Job summary

COBS Bread in Pickering is seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our bakery team. You will help customers with product selections, promote current promotions, and maintain a clean, inviting store environment.

No prior experience is required, just a positive attitude and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced retail setting. This role offers flexible hours with opportunities for development through our training programs and potential career advancement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; friendly attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting products and answer questions.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming bakery environment.
• Promote current marketing initiatives and upsell where appropriate.
• Learn bread and pastry production during slower periods.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Join the COBS Bread Family in Pickering!

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Our Role

At COBS Bread, we believe in creating an environment that helps you thrive. As a member of our team, you will help to spread joy through quality, freshly baked products every day. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our bakery in Steeple Hill (Pickering) who are ready to bring their passion for fresh baked goods and customer service to life!

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. While no prior experience is required, we are seeking people who excited to learn, be engaged and have a positive attitude! Closing shifts are a great challenge as you have special responsibilities for the care and maintenance of our bakery all the while ensuring highest standards of customer service.

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.

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 and tackle any cleaning challenge!
• 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, especially prior closing roles.

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 Stouffville and start a rewarding journey filled with fresh bread and great customer interactions!

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• A fun team work 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 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

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.