Baker

Courtenay, BC
On-site
Posted Nov 1, 2026
1 position

$41,000–$58,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

The baker is responsible for mixing, scaling, shaping, and baking a variety of bread products while maintaining high quality and consistency standards. They must also manage production schedules, handle ingredients, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols.

Job details

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? 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) 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have previous commercial baking experience and a strong understanding of baking processes and food safety practices. The role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 20 kg, and maintain a professional, team-oriented attitude.