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Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a prominent supermarket chain dedicated to enriching the lives of its customers by providing the highest quality products, exceptional service, and everyday value. With a strong presence in the grocery retail industry, Giant Eagle has built a reputation centered around community care, respect, and nourishment of life's moments both big and small. The company is deeply committed to fostering a supportive environment where Team Members can thrive professionally and personally while contributing positively to the communities they serve. At Giant Eagle, employees find not only a job but a career path where growth, collaboration, and making meaningful contributions are prioritized.

The role of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is essential to the overall customer experience within the Bakery department. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about food artistry, eager to showcase their creativity, and driven to deliver exemplary customer service. As a Cake Decorator, you will play a key role in preparing and decorating cakes and pastries, ensuring that only the freshest and most visually appealing products are presented to guests. The job involves hands-on involvement with product preparation, decoration, as well as interaction with customers to take special orders and provide recommendations.

In this role, teamwork is paramount. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, understands the importance of supporting colleagues, and possesses the ambition to develop leadership skills. A Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is not just focused on the technical aspects of decorating but also on inspiring others around them with their passion for food and service excellence. Responsibilities range from preparing icing and applying decorations with precision to maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards of the bakery area.

Giant Eagle emphasizes continuous learning and creativity in their bakery team. The Cake Decorator will stay up-to-date with the latest product knowledge, cake decorating trends, and safety guidelines to ensure customers always receive the best possible products. This role requires physical fitness, including the capability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a minimum age of 18 years.

Joining Giant Eagle means becoming part of a company that values dedication, creativity, and the drive to make every guest feel special. The Cake Decorator position offers the opportunity to turn a passion for baking into a rewarding and impactful career, providing artistic and delicious treats that become the highlight of customers’ celebrations and daily indulgences.

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
  • 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
  • No high school diploma required
  • Knowledge of bakery products and cake decorating techniques
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and products

Job Duties

  • Fill tables and cases with cakes by taking product from prep area to sales area
  • 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
  • Take special orders from guests over the telephone and in person
  • Maintain quality of product for sale by checking sales area for dates and condition of product
  • Document and/or record daily known loss
  • 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 and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
  • Inspire your fellow Team Members and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product
  • Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
  • 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
  • Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
  • Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
  • Maintain department procedures, daily setups, order taking, understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation
  • Constantly stay on top of new product knowledge and procedures, such as product information by category, special orders, cake program, portion control, seasonal items and mixing colors
  • Ice and decorate cakes by taking prepared icing and applying to cake using spatulas and icing bags
  • Prepare icing and products for all cakes and other decorated items by reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and mixing product
  • Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
  • Operate department equipment, including mixers, scales, airbrush gun, knives, cut gloves and personal protective equipment (anti-slip shoes)
  • Assist in other areas as required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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