Baker
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- English
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Original job description
Join the Team at COBS Windermere!
2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada ™ by Great Place to Work
Shifts are from 2 or 3am to 11:30am
COBS Windermere 1261 Windermere Way, Edmonton, AB
Your Role:
As a Baker at COBS Bread, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for creating fresh and delicious artisan bread and treats that our community loves. Our bakers start their day early, transforming an empty kitchen into a vibrant bakery filled with the delightful aromas of freshly baked goods. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about bread-making and eager to learn, regardless of their previous experience.
What You Will Do:
- Work with a small team to bake a variety of products from scratch each morning, adhering to our carefully crafted recipes.
- Maintain a clean and organized bakery environment while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Read production schedules and recipes, measure and mix ingredients, mold and shape dough, and operate baking equipment.
Why Join Us?
At COBS Bread, we foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community. We are committed to sharing delicious bread and pastries while making positive contributions to our local community. If you are a morning person with a passion for baking, we want you to help us bring joy to our customers!
What We Are Looking For:
- Early risers who can start shifts as early as 2:00 AM.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn, regardless of previous experience.
- Team players with strong communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to producing high-quality baked goods while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the bakery.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 22 kg (50 lbs).
- Frequent reaching, bending, and turning while performing baking tasks.
- Constant use of hands for mixing, shaping, and operating baking equipment.
Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About
- The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in sharing that product with the community.
- A 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 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The baker at COBS Bread will mix, shape and bake a variety of bread and pastries from scratch each morning, following set recipes. The role also keeps the bakery clean and organized while serving customers well.
Requirements
Candidates need to be early risers willing to start as early as 2 AM, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Strong teamwork, communication and organizational skills are needed, along with the physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and work with the hands for long periods.
Skills
- Bread making
- Dough mixing and shaping
- Baking equipment operation
- Recipe following
- Production schedule reading
- Measuring ingredients
- Food cleanliness and sanitation
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Organization
- Physical stamina
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Complimentary products each shift
- Baker Development Qualification training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Full-time employee benefits
Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality
Keywords
- baker
- bakery
- baking
- bread making
- artisan bread
- pastry
- dough
- food production
- kitchen
- food service
- early morning shift
- food safety
- customer service
- cleaning
- cobs bread
- entry level baker
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Flexible hours
- Paid training
Tools
- baking equipment
Languages
- English