Posted 15 months ago
Sales Assistant
@ COBS Bread
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
COBS Bread is hiring a Sales Assistant for its bakery team to greet customers, handle cash and merchandise artisan baked goods. The role includes stocking and cleaning, with flexible hours and free products each shift. Previous retail experience is an asset but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and recommend baked goods
- Handle cash and process transactions accurately
- Restock products and maintain a clean bakery
- Merchandise and display baked goods attractively
- Take part in team meetings and training
Requirements summary:
- Friendly, approachable and team-oriented
- Enjoys working with people and values customer relationships
- Reliable, self-motivated and eager to learn
- Retail or customer service experience is an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 48 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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Join Our Team at COBS Bread!
Your Bakery. Your Community. Your Passion.
At COBS Bread, we pride ourselves on providing a fresh and engaging customer experience. As a Sales Assistant, you will be an integral part of our bakery team, providing excellent service and sharing your love for our artisan baked goods with our customers.
As a Sales Assistant at COBS Bread, you will:
- Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, assisting them with their selections, and providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Handle cash and process transactions accurately.
- Maintain a clean and organized bakery environment while restocking products and displaying our delicious offerings.
- Engage in merchandising efforts, ensuring our baked goods are presented in an appealing way.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions to continuously improve your skills and product knowledge.
Your passion for customer service and enthusiasm for our products will be key in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers.
Who You Are:
- A friendly and approachable individual who thrives in a team environment.
- Someone who enjoys working with people and values customer relationships.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn about our products.
- Previous experience in retail or customer service is an asset but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform various physical tasks, including lifting up to 22 kg.
- Willingness to engage in tasks such as stocking shelves and maintaining cleanliness in the bakery.
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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