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Giant Eagle

Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
training programs

Job Description

Giant Eagle Inc. is a leading supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to quality, community involvement, and fostering a supportive work environment. Established as one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas, the company prides itself on its deep-rooted family values and the nurturing atmosphere it provides for its diverse and talented team members. With operations spanning warehouses, grocery stores, and corporate offices, Giant Eagle stands as a unifying force dedicated to delivering fresh, quality food to its customers while ensuring a positive shopping experience. Known for its inclusive culture and many career advancement... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established recipes and procedures
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Capability to maintain safety and sanitation standards
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Basic knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients

Job Qualifications

  • Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment
  • 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
  • Prior experience working in Bakery or related industry
  • No High School diploma required

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
  • Prepare Bakery products according to established recipes which include scratch recipes
  • 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
  • Kindly answer questions and resolve problems to ensure guest requirements are met
  • Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling when appropriate
  • Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products
  • 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 cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
  • Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
  • Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
  • Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods
  • Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
  • Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes
  • Assist in other areas as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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