
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to quality, exceptional customer service, and providing everyday value to its communities. The company prides itself on creating a supportive environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and cared for, fostering a culture that emphasizes compassion, respect, and collaboration. Giant Eagle understands the importance of nourishing life’s moments, both big and small, and it strives to lead the grocery industry through a relentless focus on excellence, innovation, and a dedicated workforce that aims to exceed customer expectations at every turn. With a strong presence in multiple regions, Giant Eagle continues to grow and evolve as a leader in the retail grocery sector, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth to its employees.
The Baker role at Giant Eagle Bakery is a vital position within the company’s food service operations, focusing on producing high-quality bakery products that are both visually appealing and delicious. As a part of the Bakery team, the Baker not only mans the ovens and prepares fresh baked goods but also plays an essential role in delivering outstanding guest experiences. The role requires the careful preparation, baking, and finishing of various bakery items following established scratch recipes and procedures to ensure that only the freshest and most appealing products reach the customers. Alongside baking tasks, the role involves maintaining the bakery work area, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety and sanitation regulations. The Baker also interacts with customers by greeting them, answering questions, offering product recommendations, and assisting with special orders, emphasizing excellent customer service and suggestive selling.
This position demands someone who is detail-oriented, passionate about baking, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. It requires physical stamina to handle lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a bakery or related food production setting is valued, but successful completion of relevant assessments or apprenticeship programs can also qualify a candidate. Giant Eagle’s Bakery Team Members take pride in their work and contribute to a positive shopping experience that encourages repeat visits and lifelong customer relationships. This role not only offers an opportunity to develop culinary skills in a professional environment but also allows team members to be part of a company that values growth, community, and mutual respect.
The Baker role at Giant Eagle Bakery is a vital position within the company’s food service operations, focusing on producing high-quality bakery products that are both visually appealing and delicious. As a part of the Bakery team, the Baker not only mans the ovens and prepares fresh baked goods but also plays an essential role in delivering outstanding guest experiences. The role requires the careful preparation, baking, and finishing of various bakery items following established scratch recipes and procedures to ensure that only the freshest and most appealing products reach the customers. Alongside baking tasks, the role involves maintaining the bakery work area, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety and sanitation regulations. The Baker also interacts with customers by greeting them, answering questions, offering product recommendations, and assisting with special orders, emphasizing excellent customer service and suggestive selling.
This position demands someone who is detail-oriented, passionate about baking, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. It requires physical stamina to handle lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a bakery or related food production setting is valued, but successful completion of relevant assessments or apprenticeship programs can also qualify a candidate. Giant Eagle’s Bakery Team Members take pride in their work and contribute to a positive shopping experience that encourages repeat visits and lifelong customer relationships. This role not only offers an opportunity to develop culinary skills in a professional environment but also allows team members to be part of a company that values growth, community, and mutual respect.
Job Requirements
- at least 18 years of age
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- 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 desired
- no high school diploma required
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 desired
- 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 including 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 can locate the products they are looking for
- maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of work for team members, guests, and products
- bake prepared and scratch product for the bakery cases and displays, rotate product and ensure code dating procedures are followed
- maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor to ensure safety and sanitation regulations are met
- accurately record special orders on bakery products
- maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping
- 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 for baking operation including scratch recipes
- assist in other areas as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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