Senior Baker - Full Time

About COBS Bread

COBS Bread is a respected bakery chain with over 130 locations across Canada, known for serving freshly baked artisan breads and pastries daily. Unsold items are generously donated to local charities and food banks. The company is part of Bakers Delight, established in 1980, operating extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA, with a workforce exceeding 15,000 employees serving over 2.1 million customers weekly. COBS Bread values quality, people development, and exceptional customer service.

Role Overview

Join COBS Bread as a Senior Baker and lead the production of high-quality artisan breads and baked goods. This role involves mentoring junior bakers, overseeing daily baking operations, and maintaining top standards of freshness and customer satisfaction. It offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced baker who is passionate about quality and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the baking team in creating a variety of breads and pastries that comply with COBS recipes and standards.
• Manage production schedules daily to ensure baking processes are carried out efficiently and on time.
• Help monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering of baking ingredients.
• Enforce rigorous cleanliness and food safety standards within the bakery environment.
• Train and support the development of junior bakers to enhance their skills and baking knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with management to continuously enhance baking processes and product quality.

Candidate Requirements

• At least three years of experience in baking within commercial or artisan bakery settings.
• Demonstrated leadership or senior role experience in a baking context.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques, recipes, and quality control standards.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Dedicated to upholding cleanliness, food safety, and occupational health standards.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking continuously throughout shifts.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying ingredients or products weighing up to 22 kilograms.
• Bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling within bakery operations as required.
• Frequent hand use including wrist movements like rotation and flexing.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to bake from scratch and take pride in sharing quality products with the community.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with flexible working hours.
• Access to a structured training program for baking and leadership development through Bronze and Silver Baker Development Qualifications.
• Prospects for career growth and increased impact within the company and local community.
• Complimentary bakery products available on every shift.
• Additional benefits available for full-time employees.
• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $21 to $25.

Inclusion and Accessibility

COBS Bread is committed to inclusivity and offers accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request to ensure fair and equitable hiring and workplace experiences. All accommodation information is treated confidentially.