Apprentice Baker

Pittsburgh, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

supportive work environment

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a prominent supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a deep-rooted passion for nourishing life's moments, Giant Eagle has built a reputation for exceeding customer expectations and fostering a supportive work environment for its team members. The company emphasizes not only providing superior products to its customers but also cultivating a compassionate and caring culture within its communities. At Giant Eagle, team members are valued as integral contributors to the company's ongoing success, and opportunities abound for personal and professional growth. Whether it's through offering excellent customer service or delivering high-quality bakery products, Giant Eagle stands out as a leader in the retail grocery industry.

The Apprentice Baker position at Giant Eagle is a crucial role within the Bakery Department, designed for individuals eager to learn and grow in their baking career. This role is perfect for someone with minimal to no retail decorating experience but who has a passion for baking and a desire to develop expertise in the field. The Apprentice Baker will be responsible for assisting in creating delicious and visually appealing pastries and bakery items that delight customers. This includes supporting the production of bakery products from scratch, following recipes carefully, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The role offers a unique opportunity to learn not only core baking skills but also related functions such as bakery clerk duties and cake decorating techniques, making it a comprehensive training ground for a future career in the baking industry.

Working as an Apprentice Baker requires a team player mindset, as success depends on collaboration and supporting fellow team members. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about food trends, customer preferences, and baking techniques, viewing every interaction as a chance to learn and share knowledge. This position demands creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence in both the product and the customer experience. Apprentice Bakers at Giant Eagle are the backbone of the bakery, ensuring that every guest enjoys fresh, tasty, and beautifully crafted baked goods. They play an essential role in building customer loyalty by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized bakery environment.

This entry-level opportunity is suitable for individuals starting their careers or looking to gain hands-on experience in a bakery setting. The role typically requires up to 6 months of prior bakery or related experience but welcomes those with no formal education requirement, focusing instead on a candidate’s willingness to learn, physical capability to handle lifting up to 50 pounds, and at least 18 years of age. Giant Eagle supports its employees through strong team dynamics and offers a career path in baking leadership for those who demonstrate commitment and the ability to inspire others. Joining Giant Eagle means becoming a part of a company that values innovation, community impact, and the joy of delivering quality bakery products to its customers every day.

Job Requirements

at least 18 years of age
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
willingness to learn and follow established bakery procedures
availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
no high school diploma required

Job Qualifications

prior experience working in bakery or related industry
knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
strong interpersonal and communication skills
ability to follow recipes and baking procedures accurately
basic math skills for measuring ingredients
ability to work effectively in a team setting
interest in learning bakery clerk and cake decorator functions

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