Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Career development opportunities
Safe working environment
team-oriented culture

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a prominent supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a strong emphasis on community, respect, and compassion, Giant Eagle provides an inclusive and supportive environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. The company believes in nourishing life's moments, big and small, and this philosophy is reflected in their dedication to delivering superior products and exceptional guest service. By joining Giant Eagle, employees become part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact within their communities. This ethos makes Giant Eagle a compelling choice for anyone seeking a long-term career in the retail and food service industry where every role contributes to customer satisfaction and community wellbeing.

The role of a Baker at Giant Eagle Bakery is a vital position responsible for crafting bakery products that not only taste delicious but also look visually appealing. The Baker is expected to provide unparalleled guest service, creating a memorable experience for customers by producing fresh, high-quality bakery items using the best ingredients available. This role involves preparing and baking products such as breads, pastries, and donuts according to established scratch and standard recipes, ensuring that the bakery displays consistently offer fresh goods to patrons throughout the day.

As a team member in the Bakery department, the Baker plays an integral role in maintaining the safety and sanitation standards critical to the preparation areas, including equipment, utensils, and the overall workspace. Responsibility extends to following proper procedures for product proofing, frying, baking, rotating goods, and recording special customer orders accurately to meet customer expectations and satisfaction. Bakers must also manage various operational tasks such as unloading deliveries, assembling baking ingredients, and assisting other team members as needed to maintain baking efficiency and quality.

The position typically requires candidates to be at least 18 years old, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, and possess between six to twelve months of relevant experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program. While a high school diploma is not required, prior experience in a bakery or related food production environment is desired to help the Baker excel in their duties. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive company culture focused on empowerment, customer service excellence, and career development. The Bakers at Giant Eagle enjoy hands-on work that combines culinary creativity with technical skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where their contributions are valued and recognized.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment
  • Prior experience working in bakery or related industry preferred
  • No high school diploma required
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Attention to safety and sanitation protocols

Job Qualifications

  • Six to twelve months of relevant baking experience
  • Successful completion of relevant apprenticeship or training program preferred
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and procedural guidelines accurately
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and managing orders

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
  • Bakery Team Members are also expected to have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to our customers
  • 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 Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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