Apprentice Baker

Middleburg Heights, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a leading supermarket chain dedicated to nourishing life's moments, both big and small. With a steadfast commitment to quality, service, and everyday value, Giant Eagle has established itself as a trusted name in the retail grocery industry. The company places a high priority on fostering compassion, care, and respect among its team members and within the communities it serves. This supportive and inclusive work environment encourages employees to thrive, collaborate, and grow their careers, making Giant Eagle not just a workplace but a community where individuals can make a real impact and feel valued. Joining Giant Eagle means becoming part of a company that prioritizes its employees' growth and the well-being of the people it serves, offering a pathway to meaningful and rewarding career opportunities.

The Apprentice Baker role at Giant Eagle is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the culinary arts and eager to develop a career in baking and pastry. This position is ideal for individuals with limited or no prior retail decorating experience, as it offers comprehensive learning in all aspects of the Bakery Department, including clerk functions, cake decorating, and baking. The Apprentice Baker plays a crucial role in creating beautiful and delicious bakery products that captivate customers and enhance their shopping experience. Responsibilities include preparing and baking products from scratch using established recipes, ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation standards are met, and providing exemplary customer service. This role requires a team-oriented mindset, creativity in cuisine, and a passion for food trends and customer satisfaction. Apprentices are expected to grow their skills in a supportive team environment while contributing to the bakery's overall success. Giant Eagle values its bakers as key members who deliver exceptional products and foster customer loyalty by providing an enjoyable and memorable bakery experience. This position requires individuals who are eager to learn, motivated to excel in a leadership trajectory, and capable of inspiring others through their dedication and culinary vision.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods
Basic math skills
Effective communication skills
Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Job Qualifications

No high school diploma required
Prior experience working in bakery or related industry preferred
Ability to follow detailed recipes and procedures
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Willingness to learn and develop baking and decorating skills

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