Posted 24 months ago
Sales Assistant
@ COBS Bread
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
COBS Bread is hiring a full-time Sales Assistant to deliver excellent customer service and share enthusiasm for freshly baked goods. The role includes merchandising, store cleanliness and bakery production tasks when needed. No prior baking experience is required, and benefits include flexible hours, training and complimentary products each shift.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service in store
- Engage customers about freshly baked goods
- Perform merchandising to keep displays organized
- Help with cleanliness and bakery production when needed
Requirements summary:
- Positive attitude and enjoys interacting with people
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Works well as part of a team
- Retail experience with cash handling is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 16 lb · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, 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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Our Role
At COBS Bread, we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. As a Sales Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing excellent service and sharing your love for baked goods with our community.
Your Role as Sales Assistant
Join our team as a Sales Assistant, where your primary focus will be to deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring that each visitor leaves with a smile and a delicious product. You do not need prior experience in baking, just a great attitude and willingness to learn.
What Your Day Looks Like
- Work closely with your teammates to create a welcoming atmosphere for our customers.
- Engage customers by sharing your enthusiasm for our freshly baked goods, contributing to a delightful shopping experience.
- Perform merchandising tasks to keep the display appealing and organized.
- Stay engaged with the team, helping with cleanliness, and participate in bakery production tasks when needed.
Requirements
Why You Were Bread for This
- You take pride in delivering a remarkable and personal experience to customers.
- You possess a positive attitude and enjoy interacting with people.
- You are eager to learn and develop new skills.
- You work well as part of a team and love being around others.
- Previous retail experience, including cash handling, would be an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands for various tasks.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 7.5 kg.
- Ability to engage in various physical activities such as bending and reaching.
Ready to rise with us? Apply to become part of our COBS Bread family today!
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.
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