Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a leading supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a strong community presence and a culture of respect and care, Giant Eagle focuses on nourishing life's moments, both big and small. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where Team Members can grow, succeed, and make a real impact. Giant Eagle offers a workplace where employees are valued and provided with the resources they need to develop meaningful careers in the retail and food service industries. The company’s dedication to its Team Members and customers sets it apart in the competitive grocery market, making it an ideal place for individuals who want to be part of a compassionate and driven team.
The Apprentice Cake Decorator role at Giant Eagle is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and creative food presentation. This position is essential to the Bakery Department, focusing on the decoration of cakes and pastries that not only look stunning but also taste delicious. It is perfect for someone with little to no retail decorating experience who is eager to learn and grow in the culinary arts. As an Apprentice Cake Decorator, you will receive training in various Bakery Department functions, including clerking and baking, but your main focus will be on cake decorating. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
In this position, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual success. The ideal candidate is a team player who understands that individual success is closely tied to the success of those around them. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will help guide your development and inspire you to achieve leadership potential. Passion for food trends, culinary creativity, and customer satisfaction is crucial. Each day presents an opportunity to connect with customers and colleagues, share ideas, and hone your skills in cake decorating. The role promises a dynamic, hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment where your artistic abilities can shine alongside your dedication to quality and customer care.
This role requires physical stamina as lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary, and candidates must be at least 18 years of age. No high school diploma is required, making this position accessible to motivated individuals ready to start their career in cake decorating and bakery services. The Apprentice Cake Decorator is instrumental in maintaining product safety, sanitation, and merchandising standards ensuring that customers always receive fresh, beautiful, and delicious baked goods. If you have a passion for culinary arts, creativity, teamwork, and customer service, this role with Giant Eagle offers the perfect environment to develop your skills and advance within a respected company dedicated to nourishing life’s moments.
The Apprentice Cake Decorator role at Giant Eagle is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and creative food presentation. This position is essential to the Bakery Department, focusing on the decoration of cakes and pastries that not only look stunning but also taste delicious. It is perfect for someone with little to no retail decorating experience who is eager to learn and grow in the culinary arts. As an Apprentice Cake Decorator, you will receive training in various Bakery Department functions, including clerking and baking, but your main focus will be on cake decorating. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
In this position, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual success. The ideal candidate is a team player who understands that individual success is closely tied to the success of those around them. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will help guide your development and inspire you to achieve leadership potential. Passion for food trends, culinary creativity, and customer satisfaction is crucial. Each day presents an opportunity to connect with customers and colleagues, share ideas, and hone your skills in cake decorating. The role promises a dynamic, hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment where your artistic abilities can shine alongside your dedication to quality and customer care.
This role requires physical stamina as lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary, and candidates must be at least 18 years of age. No high school diploma is required, making this position accessible to motivated individuals ready to start their career in cake decorating and bakery services. The Apprentice Cake Decorator is instrumental in maintaining product safety, sanitation, and merchandising standards ensuring that customers always receive fresh, beautiful, and delicious baked goods. If you have a passion for culinary arts, creativity, teamwork, and customer service, this role with Giant Eagle offers the perfect environment to develop your skills and advance within a respected company dedicated to nourishing life’s moments.
Job Requirements
- at least 18 years of age
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- willingness to learn and take direction
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- commitment to safety and sanitation protocols
- basic math skills
- ability to stand for extended periods
- strong team player mindset
Job Qualifications
- no high school diploma required
- 0 to 6 months experience preferred
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- creativity and passion for cake decorating and baking
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
- actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques
- prepare and decorate 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
- provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate
- accurately record special orders on bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
- maintain cleanliness of equipment tables utensils floor etc to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
- maintain cleanliness of department and work area including the back room coolers and freezers
- maintain proper safety and sanitation methods emergency procedures clean-ups steritech proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
- assist in maintaining bakery backroom cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
- maintain department procedures daily setups order taking understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation
- assist in other areas as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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