Job Description
Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada ™ by Great Place to WorkOur RoleWhen you work with COBS Bread, you're part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We're here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We've got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.Your Role as BakerAs a Baker at COBS Bread you will lead our freshness commitment. Bakers start their days with an empty bakery but when they leave—it's filled with the artisan bread and delicious treats for the community to enjoy. Right now, we are looking for personable Bakers to share their love of fresh bread with our loyal customers. No experience necessary- just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.What Your Day Looks LikeWork as part of a small team to bake each morning, following carefully crafted recipesWork alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experienceBe responsible for reading production schedules and recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, moulding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovensRequirementsWhy You Were Bread for ThisYou should be willing to work overnight or early morning shifts, as a COBS baker starts work between midnight and 4amYou can work independently or as part of a small teamYou have pride in what COBS offers the communityYou have a great attitude and good organizational skillsMaintain Health and Safety, Food Safety (HACCP) standards while upholding COBS brand standardsFood safe and Basic First Aid certifications are an assetProvide support to the whole bakery team, demonstrate team work and foster good working relationshipsProvide delightful customer serviceAble to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlinesAble to multi-task and flexible to work in different stationsPrior experience of working at COBS or similar fast paced bakery environment is an assetPhysical RequirementsContinuous standing/walking for all tasksFrequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kgFrequent turning and reachingOccasional pushing, pulling and some forward bendingConstant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful grippingBenefitsPerks & What You'll Feel Good About The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in sharing that product with the communityA fun team work environment with flexible hours Our training program - Continue to develop your baking and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver baker Development Qualification program Career advancement opportunities - We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and communityComplimentary products on us every shiftAnd more, including benefits for all full time employeesWhile we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.About COBS BreadWith 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.AccessibilityAccommodation 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.When applying, can you please indicate:If you have a vehicleWhat part of the City/neighborhood you currently resideYour current availability (i.e. hours and days of the week)If you are willing to work early morning shifts, as a COBS Bread baker starts work between midnight and 4amJob Type: Full-time (30-40 hrs. per week) / Part- timeExperience:Baking : 2 years (Preferred)Education:High School or equivalent (Preferred)Location:Calgary (Required)Language:English (Required)
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