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Giant Eagle

Apprentice Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
team environment
training programs

Job Description

Giant Eagle Inc. is a leading retail grocery company known for its dedication to quality, community, and career growth. With a strong presence in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas, Giant Eagle has built a reputation not only as a place to shop for fresh food but also as a nurturing workplace for thousands of team members across its grocery stores, warehouses, and corporate offices. Deeply rooted in family values, the company emphasizes creating a supportive environment where employees can flourish and advance their careers. Giant Eagle invites individuals to become part of a diverse and talented team,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • No high school diploma required
  • 0 to 6 months relevant experience
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Good communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in bakery or related industry desired
  • Knowledge of bakery products and baking procedures helpful
  • Ability to follow recipes and baking instructions accurately
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Basic understanding of food safety regulations
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Enthusiasm for learning baking techniques and career growth opportunities

Job Duties

  • Perform bench work according to established scratch procedures when necessary
  • Prepare product and form product to specifications as required according to scratch recipes
  • Bake prepared product using appropriate time and temperature as specified by recipe
  • Properly insert products into proof box, set controls, and close door to ensure proper size and shape of product
  • Prepare and fry donuts according to established procedures
  • Insert products into and retrieve products from the freezer to preserve freshness
  • Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling when appropriate
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our team members, guests, and products
  • Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
  • Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, department work area, including the back room, coolers and freezers, to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
  • Bake prepared and scratch product for the bakery cases and displays, rotating product and ensuring code dating procedures are followed and only the freshest product is available for sale
  • Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
  • Accurately record special orders on bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
  • Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods
  • Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes
  • Assist in maintaining bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
  • Assist in other areas as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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