Posted 6 hours ago
Skilled Baker
@ COBS Bread
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
COBS Bread is hiring a Skilled Baker for its early morning production team in Victoria, BC, to make fresh breads, rolls, sweets and pastries from scratch. The role requires an experienced baker comfortable with physically demanding work and starting before dawn. The posting offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience, a consistent early morning schedule and staff discounts on bakery products.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake breads, rolls and sweets from scratch
- Follow recipes and production schedules
- Mix, shape, proof and bake doughs
- Monitor ovens and maintain kitchen cleanliness
- Assist with inventory tracking and ingredient preparation
Requirements summary:
- Proven experience as a commercial baker
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques and fermentation
- Ability to work independently in early morning hours
- Comfortable standing long periods and lifting up to 25 kg
- Food Safe certification or willingness to obtain
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount |
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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 | 377 |
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Benefits
Job Title: Skilled Baker - Early Morning
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Time: As early as 12:00 AM
About Us:
We are a busy, quality-focused bakery in Victoria dedicated to crafting fresh, handcrafted breads, rolls, sweets and pastries daily. We pride ourselves on consistency, creativity, and a strong team culture that values early risers who love the craft of baking.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Skilled Baker to join our early morning production team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision, and enjoys starting their day before the rest of the city wakes up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a variety of breads, rolls and sweets from scratch
- Follow and maintain consistency with established recipes and production schedules
- Mix, shape, proof, and bake doughs with attention to quality and timing
- Monitor ovens and adjust baking conditions as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations
- Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed
- Assist with inventory tracking and ingredient preparation
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a baker in a commercial bakery, restaurant, or similar setting
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, and dough handling
- Ability to work independently and efficiently during early morning hours
- Comfortable with physically demanding work (standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 kg)
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Consistent early morning schedule
- Opportunities for growth and skill development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Staff discounts on bakery products
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief note about your baking experience and availability. We’re especially interested in hearing about your favorite products to bake and why.
Join our team and help bring fresh, high-quality baked goods to the Victoria community every morning.
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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