Posted 8 months ago
Sales Assistant - Pickering
@ COBS Bread
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
COBS Bread is hiring part-time Sales Assistants for its Stouffville bakery. The role involves serving customers, assisting with selections, keeping the bakery clean and promoting marketing initiatives, with some bread and pastry production during quieter times. The posting offers flexible hours, complimentary products each shift, and training through the Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program.
Responsibilities:
- Assist and engage customers in product selection
- Maintain a clean, organized, inviting bakery
- Promote current marketing initiatives
- Help with bread and pastry production during quieter times
Requirements summary:
- Excellent customer service and friendly demeanor
- Positive attitude and self-motivation
- Eagerness to learn new skills
- Team player in a fast-paced environment
- Retail or food service experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-09
- 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 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 48 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| 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 the COBS Bread Family in Pickering!
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Our Role
At COBS Bread, we believe in creating an environment that helps you thrive. As a member of our team, you will help to spread joy through quality, freshly baked products every day. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our bakery in Stouffville who are ready to bring their passion for fresh baked goods and customer service to life!
Your Role as Sales Assistant
Our Sales Assistants are the heart of our bakery, delivering a unique and delightful customer experience. We are looking for friendly individuals to assist our customers, ensuring they leave with a smile and delicious bread. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn, be engaged and a positive attitude!
What Your Day Looks Like:
- Work closely with your team to provide outstanding service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Engage with customers to discover their favorite products and assist in their selections.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting bakery while promoting current marketing initiatives.
- Learn how to assist with bread and pastry production during quieter times, giving you a well-rounded experience.
Requirements
Why You Are Perfect for This Role:
- You take pride in providing excellent customer service and enjoy engaging with people.
- You have a friendly demeanor and a positive attitude that brightens the bakery environment.
- You are self-motivated and eager to learn new skills.
- You are a team player who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in retail or food service is an asset, but not mandatory.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent hand usage and some lifting of bakery products (up to 22 kg).
- Comfortable navigating an active bakery environment that includes bending and reaching where needed.
Come join us at COBS Bread Stouffville and start a rewarding journey filled with fresh bread and great customer interactions!
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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