# Baker

**Company:** [COBS Bread](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/3XBYkVpdb8ktAZzFWqQT7U.md)
**Location:** Courtenay, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Driftwood Mall

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## Description

### You know baking is more than just following a recipe.

You understand dough development, fermentation, proofing, timing, consistency, and the satisfaction of pulling a perfectly baked loaf from the oven.

At COBS Bread Driftwood Mall, we're looking for an experienced Baker to join our team and help produce the fresh breads and baked goods our customers enjoy every day.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality, works well with a team, and enjoys the fast pace of a commercial bakery.

### What You'll Be Doing

Mixing, scaling, shaping, proofing, and baking a variety of bread and bakery products

Maintaining product quality, consistency, and presentation standards

Managing production schedules to ensure fresh products are ready throughout the day

Receiving, rotating, and handling ingredients and supplies

Maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards

Working closely with fellow Bakers and bakery staff to keep production running smoothly

### Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

-   Work with a team that genuinely enjoys what they do
-   Create products from scratch every day
-   Stable year-round employment
-   Staff discounts on fresh baked goods
-   Opportunities for advancement and leadership development
-   Be part of a locally owned bakery that is active in the community

### A Few Things You Should Know

Early mornings are part of the job.

You'll leave most shifts knowing exactly what you accomplished. Coffee helps.

A good sense of humour helps too.

### Ready to Join Us?

## Requirements

### What We're Looking For

✔ Previous baking experience in a commercial bakery, grocery bakery, restaurant, hotel, or food production environment

✔ Strong understanding of baking processes and food safety practices

✔ Ability to work efficiently and independently

✔ Reliable, punctual, and organized

✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

✔ A positive attitude and willingness to support the team

✔ Ability to lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs)

## Benefits

**What’s in it for you?**

-   The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you’ve helped to create
-   _Our training program_ – robust and ongoing. Continue to develop your baking skills through our Bronze and Silver Bakers Development Qualification program.
-   _Career advancement opportunities_ – abound. Where do you see yourself? Your franchisee/manager has a vested interest in helping you craft your career.
-   Complimentary products on us every shift

-   And more, including benefits for all full time employees.

  

**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.

_While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for employment._  

-   Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
-   Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
-   Training & Development
-   Employee Discounts