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Apprentice Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
training programs
Career development opportunities
retirement savings plan

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a prominent supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and community values. With a strong presence in various regions, Giant Eagle emphasizes nourishing life's moments, big and small, and is dedicated to providing exceptional products and experiences to its customers. The company's culture thrives on compassion, care, and respect among team members and the communities they serve. Joining Giant Eagle means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic community where individuals have opportunities to grow, succeed, and make meaningful impacts in their careers and lives.

The Apprentice Cake Decorator role at Giant Eagle is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to build a career in the culinary and bakery industry, particularly in pastry decoration. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that pastries are not only delicious but artistically presented to delight customers. The role extends beyond simple cake decorating duties to include training in various bakery department functions such as clerk duties and baking, making it a comprehensive apprenticeship for newcomers with minimal or no prior retail decorating experience.

As an Apprentice Cake Decorator, you will be involved in a diverse set of responsibilities that enhance both your technical skills and customer service abilities. These include learning product knowledge about cake programs and seasonal items, mastering portion control, and color mixing techniques crucial for creating visually stunning baked goods. You will also be trained to uphold safety and sanitation standards rigorously, ensuring the bakery environment is safe for team members and customers alike.

Customer interaction is a significant aspect of this role, offering an opportunity for you to engage with guests, provide helpful product suggestions, and contribute to a memorable shopping experience. Your creativity will be valued as you help prepare and decorate products for bakery showcases, ensuring they look fresh and appealing to entice customers. Handling special orders accurately and providing sampling experiences where appropriate further enrich the customer’s bakery experience.

Moreover, this apprenticeship is designed not only to develop your technical skills but also to nurture your leadership potential and teamwork ethos. A successful Apprentice Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle understands that their success is intertwined with the success of the team and the satisfaction of the customers. The role encourages creativity, learning, and enthusiasm for food trends and the bakery craft, all while being part of a supportive team aimed at growth and excellence.

Overall, this job is ideal for individuals passionate about baking and cake decorating, eager to learn and grow professionally in a company that values its employees and their contributions. The role requires a blend of artistic flair, dedication to food safety, and a genuine desire to serve customers with excellence.

Job Requirements

  • No high school diploma required
  • 0 to 6 months of relevant experience
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Willingness to learn cake decorating and bakery procedures
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong customer service orientation

Job Qualifications

  • No high school diploma required
  • 0 to 6 months of relevant experience or willingness to learn
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Creative and passionate about cake decorating
  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Job Duties

  • Learn product knowledge and procedures such as product information by category special orders cake program portion control seasonal items and mixing colors
  • Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals
  • Apply merchandising principles that will help to generate sales as well as WOW the guest
  • 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 in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
  • Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers
  • Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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