Baker - Kensington

Role overview

COBS Bread is looking for bakers to support its Kensington location in Calgary. The bakery emphasizes fresh product made daily, a safe workplace, and a team environment where staff start early and finish with the satisfaction of seeing the day’s breads and treats ready for the community.

The company highlights that it was recognized among Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in 2021 and notes that demand for its products is very high. It also states that it continues to reinforce sanitary and safety procedures to protect staff, franchisees, partners, and customers.

What the job involves

• Work with a small bakery team to begin production early in the morning and follow established recipes closely.
• Read production plans and recipe instructions, then measure, mix, shape, and mould dough before moving items through the ovens.
• Keep the bakery area clean and help create a positive customer experience through smooth teamwork.

What they are seeking

• A positive, upbeat approach and strong organization.
• Someone who takes pride in doing the work well and notices what needs to be done.
• A person committed to the bakery’s success as well as their own growth and development.

Physical demands

• Standing and walking continuously during all tasks.
• Regular lifting and carrying of up to 22 kg.
• Frequent turning and reaching movements.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and forward bending.
• Ability to raise at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 metres.
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, plus occasional forceful gripping.

Training and growth

COBS Bread says it provides ongoing development opportunities, including training that can help employees build their baking skills through Bronze and Silver Bakers Development Qualification programs. The company also mentions that franchisees and managers are interested in helping employees grow into future roles, including leadership, production, marketing, and sales opportunities.

Benefits

• Hands-on pride from baking from scratch and seeing the finished product each day.
• Ongoing, structured training and skills development.
• Opportunities to move ahead in the company.
• Complimentary products on every shift.
• Starting hourly pay of $15 to $17 depending on experience.

About the company

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight, an Australian-owned business founded in 1980. It operates as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. The network includes more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA, with over 15,000 employees serving more than 2.1 million customers weekly. All baked goods are made and sold on the same day, and unsold items are donated daily to local charities and food banks.

Accessibility

Accommodation can be arranged for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. If contacted for a hiring opportunity, candidates should let the company know about any support needed to ensure a fair and equitable process. Any accommodation-related information will be handled confidentially.

Additional notes

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.