Posted 3 months ago
Part-Time Sales Assistant
@ COBS Bread
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
COBS Bread Driftwood Mall is hiring a part-time Sales Assistant to serve customers, operate the cash register and keep bakery displays stocked. The role involves about 10 to 25 hours per week across weekday, evening and weekend shifts, at $18.25 to $20.00 per hour.
Pay:
$18.25–$20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide friendly customer service
- Serve customers and operate the cash register
- Merchandise and stock bakery products
- Maintain a clean, organized bakery
Requirements summary:
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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COBS Bread
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It's not just bread - it's a lifestyle.
Full company description
COBS Bread is the fastest-growing bakery concept in Canada, with over 180 bakeries across the country and part of a global bakery network with over 700 locations. At your local COBS Bread bakery, we bake fresh in-house all day, every day. When we close our doors, we donate our leftover baked goods to local charities and start fresh again in the morning. For 14 years, COBS Bread has proudly received the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation. Join our growing family and help us bring fresh goodness to homes across Canada. Interested in opening a COBS Bread franchise? franchise.cobsbread.com Looking for job opportunities? https://www.cobsbread.com/careers/
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,119
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,195
- Reported office locations
- 1100 Melville St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A6, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Bakery
- Other recorded names
- COBS Bread
- Specialties
- baking
- franchise
- customer service
- loyalty
- bread
- croissants
- and pastries
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
COBS Bread is the fastest-growing bakery concept in Canada, with over 180 bakeries across the country and part of a global bakery network with over 700 locations. At your local COBS Bread bakery, we bake fresh in-house all day, every day. When we close our doors, we donate our leftover baked goods to local charities and start fresh again in the morning. For 14 years, COBS Bread has proudly received the Canadian…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Specialties | bakingfranchisecustomer serviceloyaltybreadcroissantsand pastries |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 375 |
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At COBS Bread Driftwood Mall, we're more than just a bakery. We're a team of hardworking, friendly people who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and fresh baked goods to our community every day.
We're looking for a Part-Time Sales Assistant who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
Whether you're a student, a parent returning to the workforce, semi-retired, or simply looking for flexible part-time employment, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Sales Assistant, you'll be the face of our bakery. You'll help customers find their favourite products, keep our displays stocked and looking great, and work alongside a supportive team to create a positive bakery experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing friendly and engaging customer service
- Serving customers and operating the cash register
- Merchandising and stocking bakery products
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming bakery
- Promoting seasonal products and bakery specials
- Assisting with product finishing and packaging as required
- Working collaboratively with the bakery team
- Following food safety and operational procedures
This is a part-time position with approximately 10–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg (50 lbs)
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
- Previous retail, food service, hospitality, or customer service experience is an asset but not required
No bakery experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $18.25–$20.00 per hour
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training
- Staff discounts on bakery products
- Opportunities for advancement and career development
- Supportive and positive team environment
- Work with one of Canada's most trusted bakery brands
- On-site parking
Wage: $18.25–$20.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, availability, and overall fit for the role.
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