COBS USA - Sales Associate - Westport, CT

COBS Bread; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Food provided

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

COBS Bread in Westport, CT is hiring for in-store roles. You will greet customers, answer questions, take orders, handle payments, and keep displays stocked.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay ($17.00–$19.00/hour), paid training, benefits, and opportunities to grow with a fast-growing bakery team focused on quality and community.

Qualifications

• Relevant retail and customer service experience.
• Experience handling cash, credit card and debit transactions.
• Open Availability.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions about products, and provide recommendations.
• Take orders for our bread and treats and process payments.
• Restock displays and promote products.
• Monitor inventory and keep the sales floor organized.
• Support a team-oriented, friendly customer experience.
• Assist with opening/closing duties as needed.

Skills

Open Availability

Customer service

Cash handling

Job description

• Open Availability

Share in something more than a career at COBS Bread

At COBS Bread, we are committed to top-quality products and the professional growth of our team. This ensures our customers have excellent experiences. As the leading global retail bakery chain, we are expanding throughout the Northeast and seek driven individuals ready to tackle new challenges and grow with us. Join us to help drive our expansion across the US and be part of a dynamic organization focused on excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

At COBS Bread, we believe in creating a positive impact through our core values—MAGIC. Our commitment to Morale, Adaptability, Growth, Integrity, and Collaboration drives everything we do, ensuring that our team thrives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Working at COBS Bread you will:

• Greet customers, answer questions about products, and provide recommendations
• Take orders for our delicious bread and savory and sweet treats
• Handle payments
• Restock displays
• Promote products
• Monitor inventory

This is the job for you if:

• You are someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers
• You have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and enjoys learning new skills
• You are a team player who is approachable and likes working with people

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Relevant retail and customer service experience
• Experience in handling cash, credit card and debit transactions
• Open Availability

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds, reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

Benefits

• 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 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift

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

Experience

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person