
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k retirement savings plan
bonus potential
paid bereavement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a leading supermarket chain dedicated to enriching the daily lives of its customers by providing quality products, excellent service, and everyday value. Established with a commitment to community and customer care, Giant Eagle prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both its team members and patrons. As a company, Giant Eagle values the contributions of its employees, fostering growth, teamwork, and passion in every aspect of its operations. The organization is known for its focus on nourishing life’s meaningful moments and maintains a strong presence in the grocery retail industry by consistently delivering on its promise to provide outstanding service and fresh, quality food items.
The role of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is integral to the Bakery team and focuses on crafting visually stunning and delectable cakes and pastries that delight customers. This position demands a blend of creativity, technical skill, and strong customer service abilities. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for preparing, decorating, and presenting bakery products to ensure they meet the company’s high standards of freshness and quality. The role is not just about decorating cakes but about creating edible art that enhances the customer experience and fits perfectly with their celebrations and special occasions. You will collaborate closely with other Bakery team members, supporting them and fostering a positive team spirit to achieve shared success.
In addition to hands-on decorating work, the position involves several operational responsibilities such as managing product displays, fulfilling special orders, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards within the bakery department. This ensures customers receive fresh, high-quality products in a safe, clean environment. The role also requires proficiency with bakery equipment and adherence to health and safety guidelines, reflecting Giant Eagle’s commitment to both employee and customer well-being.
With an hourly pay rate of $18.50, this position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and cake decorating to grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic workplace. Employees benefit from comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans, paid time off, and retirement savings options, underlining the company’s dedication to its workforce’s welfare and professional development. Giant Eagle’s culture stresses teamwork, respect, and community involvement, making it a rewarding place to contribute your creativity and skills.
The role of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is integral to the Bakery team and focuses on crafting visually stunning and delectable cakes and pastries that delight customers. This position demands a blend of creativity, technical skill, and strong customer service abilities. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for preparing, decorating, and presenting bakery products to ensure they meet the company’s high standards of freshness and quality. The role is not just about decorating cakes but about creating edible art that enhances the customer experience and fits perfectly with their celebrations and special occasions. You will collaborate closely with other Bakery team members, supporting them and fostering a positive team spirit to achieve shared success.
In addition to hands-on decorating work, the position involves several operational responsibilities such as managing product displays, fulfilling special orders, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards within the bakery department. This ensures customers receive fresh, high-quality products in a safe, clean environment. The role also requires proficiency with bakery equipment and adherence to health and safety guidelines, reflecting Giant Eagle’s commitment to both employee and customer well-being.
With an hourly pay rate of $18.50, this position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and cake decorating to grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic workplace. Employees benefit from comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans, paid time off, and retirement savings options, underlining the company’s dedication to its workforce’s welfare and professional development. Giant Eagle’s culture stresses teamwork, respect, and community involvement, making it a rewarding place to contribute your creativity and skills.
Job Requirements
- at least 18 years of age
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- availability to work flexible hours
- attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- good communication skills
- willingness to learn and grow in a bakery role
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
- passion for food and creativity in cake decorating
- ability to work effectively as a team player
- excellent customer service skills
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
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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