Sales Assistant - Pickering

COBS Bread; Pickering; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Complimentary products per shift

Training programs

Job summary

COBS Bread in Pickering is seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our bakery. You will help customers, learn about our products, and contribute to a welcoming, high-energy store environment.

No prior experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. The role offers a friendly team, flexible hours, and opportunities to grow within the business.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a willingness to learn, be engaged and a positive attitude!
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Job description

Join the COBS Bread Family in Pickering!

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

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 Stouffville 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. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn, be engaged and 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.

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 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

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.