Baker

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• ✔ 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)

Pay

Salary: CAD 41,000–58,000

Benefits

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

Baker

COBS Bread · Courtenay, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-31

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._

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