Sales Assistant

Great Place to Work® Certified

Demand for COBS Bread is unprecedented in this time of need, and we are hiring sales team members to help serve our community. No experience necessary—just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our staff, franchisees, partners and customers. We are reinforcing our rigorous standards and operating procedures to ensure we provide the most sanitary and safe environment. We celebrate fresh. Our Sales Assistants are experts in freshness, and in giving customers a great in‑bakery experience.

• Work as part of a small team, providing an exceptional customer experience, and getting to know your regular, loyal customers
• Be responsible for merchandising product and executing marketing campaigns
• Also work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and assist with production as needed (you’ll learn how to do some baking: scones, danishes, and more!)

• Someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers
• Experience in handling cash, credit card and debit transactions is preferred
• Relevant retail experience is a strong asset
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanour
• Someone who is reliable, self‑motivated, and enjoys learning new skills
• A team player who is approachable and likes working with people

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands, and frequent forceful gripping
• Continually operating the POS system
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 7.5 kg, reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 22 kg, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

• A fun work environment with flexible hours
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• Career advancement opportunities—your franchisee or manager has a vested interest in helping you craft your career
• Our training program—robust and ongoing—continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification
• And more, including benefits for all full‑time employees

To celebrate fresh as a Sales Assistant at COBS Bread, please apply with a cover letter and resume today.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight—an Australian‑owned company established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and 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. All of COBS Bread’s baked goods are made on the same day they are sold, ensuring that everything is fresh and delightful.

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.

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.