Join the COBS Bread Family!

• COBS Bread West Hills Centre is looking for a part time sales assistant to join our team!

• Monday through Friday starting at 11 am availability is a must.

• Must be willing to work weekends and all major holidays.

2021 Top 50 Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work®

At COBS Bread, we're excited to offer you the opportunity to work with a passionate team that is dedicated to providing fresh baked goods and an exceptional customer experience. We are currently looking for a Part Time Sales Assistant at our West Hill Centre location in Guelph.

Your Role as a Sales Assistant

As a Sales Assistant, you will help create a warm and welcoming environment for our customers while sharing your love of freshly baked products. You will be an integral part of our team, helping to prepare our bakery, serve customers, and maintain the high standards of quality that COBS Bread is known for.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work collaboratively with a small team to deliver exceptional customer service and get to know our regular customers
• Assist with merchandising products and implementing marketing displays
• Help maintain a clean and organized bakery, and assist with baking as needed (yes - you will learn some baking skills!)

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• A person who takes pride in providing a personable and friendly experience for our customers
• Prior experience in retail or food service is a strong asset
• Experience with cash handling and credit/debit transactions is preferred
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during shifts
• Frequent use of hands for tasks and operating the POS system
• Capability to lift and carry items up to 7.5 kg regularly, and up to 22 kg occasionally
• Comfortable with bending, reaching, and performing tasks above and below shoulder level

Benefits

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.