
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to nourishing life’s big and small moments with quality products, exceptional service, and everyday value. With a strong presence throughout the United States, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast regions, Giant Eagle prides itself on fostering a supportive community that emphasizes compassion, care, and respect among its Team Members and within the communities it serves. As a company, Giant Eagle invests in the growth and development of its employees, offering opportunities to build meaningful careers in various departments and roles. The culture promotes teamwork, leadership growth, and an environment where every member can thrive and achieve success collectively.
The Apprentice Baker role at Giant Eagle offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and looking to establish or grow a career in the bakery industry. This position is ideal for candidates with minimal to no retail decorating experience but who are eager to learn and support an amazing team. As an Apprentice Baker, you will play a key role in producing quality bakery products that delight customers through top-notch taste and presentation. Beyond baking, the role encompasses learning all aspects of the Bakery Department—including Clerk and Cake Decorator functions—allowing for comprehensive skill development.
In this role, creativity and enthusiasm for cuisine are highly valued, as you will help craft beautiful and delicious pastries and sweets that become the centerpiece of customers’ celebrations and everyday enjoyment. An essential part of the position is understanding the ingredients and their purposes in scratch baking, ensuring that each bakery item meets established standards of quality and freshness. You will be responsible for following scratch recipes, handling bakery equipment safely, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation to comply with food safety regulations.
Customer service excellence is also at the heart of the Apprentice Baker duties. Greeting customers, facilitating product location, answering questions knowledgeably, and suggesting items when appropriate are all critical to fostering customer loyalty and ensuring a memorable shopping experience. The role demands teamwork and a passion for inspiring and supporting colleagues, with opportunities for career growth into leadership positions within the bakery or broader company.
Overall, joining Giant Eagle as an Apprentice Baker means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering incredible food and memorable moments to guests. It is a chance to nurture your culinary vision, develop new skills, and contribute to a thriving company culture that values innovation, respect, and community impact.
The Apprentice Baker role at Giant Eagle offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and looking to establish or grow a career in the bakery industry. This position is ideal for candidates with minimal to no retail decorating experience but who are eager to learn and support an amazing team. As an Apprentice Baker, you will play a key role in producing quality bakery products that delight customers through top-notch taste and presentation. Beyond baking, the role encompasses learning all aspects of the Bakery Department—including Clerk and Cake Decorator functions—allowing for comprehensive skill development.
In this role, creativity and enthusiasm for cuisine are highly valued, as you will help craft beautiful and delicious pastries and sweets that become the centerpiece of customers’ celebrations and everyday enjoyment. An essential part of the position is understanding the ingredients and their purposes in scratch baking, ensuring that each bakery item meets established standards of quality and freshness. You will be responsible for following scratch recipes, handling bakery equipment safely, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation to comply with food safety regulations.
Customer service excellence is also at the heart of the Apprentice Baker duties. Greeting customers, facilitating product location, answering questions knowledgeably, and suggesting items when appropriate are all critical to fostering customer loyalty and ensuring a memorable shopping experience. The role demands teamwork and a passion for inspiring and supporting colleagues, with opportunities for career growth into leadership positions within the bakery or broader company.
Overall, joining Giant Eagle as an Apprentice Baker means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering incredible food and memorable moments to guests. It is a chance to nurture your culinary vision, develop new skills, and contribute to a thriving company culture that values innovation, respect, and community impact.
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Up to 50 pounds lifting capability
- Zero to six months of experience preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and procedures
- Ability to handle bakery equipment safely
- Willingness to provide customer service
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience working in bakery or related industry
- No high school diploma required
- Ability to learn scratch baking procedures
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Eagerness to grow within a bakery role
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 work for team members, guests, and products
- Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they can locate the products they are looking for
- Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, department work area, including back room, coolers, and freezers
- Bake prepared and scratch product for bakery cases and displays, rotating product and ensuring code dating procedures are followed
- Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping
- Accurately record special orders on bakery products to ensure customer satisfaction
- Understand all ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods
- Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation
- Assist in maintaining bakery backroom, cooler, and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
- Assist in other areas as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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