Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
bonus potential
Paid holidays
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and value. With a strong focus on community and teamwork, Giant Eagle strives to nourish life's moments for its customers by providing excellent products and a welcoming shopping experience. The company emphasizes compassion, care, and respect among its Team Members and within the communities it serves, creating an environment where employees can grow and succeed together. Working at Giant Eagle means being part of a team dedicated to making a real impact, offering opportunities for career growth and personal development.
The Cake Decorator position at Giant Eagle plays a crucial role in the bakery department by ensuring pastries and cakes are both visually appealing and delicious. As a member of the bakery team, this role involves preparing and decorating baked goods, managing the display cases to ensure freshness, and providing exceptional customer service. The Cake Decorator is responsible for creating beautiful, artistic cake designs that meet customer specifications and enhance the overall shopping experience. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for food as well as the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about culinary arts, particularly cake decoration, and is eager to inspire both colleagues and guests with a passion for food. The role requires an understanding of baking trends, culinary techniques, and the ability to engage with customers to help them find the perfect products for their celebrations. The position requires handling food safely, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to company safety and sanitation standards. This is a physically demanding job that involves lifting up to 50 pounds and requires a minimum age of 18.
Employment type for this position includes hourly wages with a starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour. The company also offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid personal and sick time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation, and paid holidays. No high school diploma is required, but candidates must either complete a job-specific skills assessment or have 6 to 12 months of relevant experience or completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program to be considered.
As a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle, team members are expected to maintain quality, adhere to merchandising principles to increase sales, take special orders accurately, and keep the bakery area clean and organized. The role encourages teamwork, career growth in leadership, and fostering creativity. Candidates with a passion for baking who enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment will find this position rewarding and challenging.
The Cake Decorator position at Giant Eagle plays a crucial role in the bakery department by ensuring pastries and cakes are both visually appealing and delicious. As a member of the bakery team, this role involves preparing and decorating baked goods, managing the display cases to ensure freshness, and providing exceptional customer service. The Cake Decorator is responsible for creating beautiful, artistic cake designs that meet customer specifications and enhance the overall shopping experience. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for food as well as the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about culinary arts, particularly cake decoration, and is eager to inspire both colleagues and guests with a passion for food. The role requires an understanding of baking trends, culinary techniques, and the ability to engage with customers to help them find the perfect products for their celebrations. The position requires handling food safely, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to company safety and sanitation standards. This is a physically demanding job that involves lifting up to 50 pounds and requires a minimum age of 18.
Employment type for this position includes hourly wages with a starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour. The company also offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid personal and sick time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation, and paid holidays. No high school diploma is required, but candidates must either complete a job-specific skills assessment or have 6 to 12 months of relevant experience or completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program to be considered.
As a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle, team members are expected to maintain quality, adhere to merchandising principles to increase sales, take special orders accurately, and keep the bakery area clean and organized. The role encourages teamwork, career growth in leadership, and fostering creativity. Candidates with a passion for baking who enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment will find this position rewarding and challenging.
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- reliable and punctual
- good communication skills
- ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
- ability to stand for long periods
- no high school diploma required
Job Qualifications
- Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment
- 6 to 12 months of experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
- knowledge of baking and decorating cakes
- strong customer service skills
- ability to work as part of a team
- attention to detail
- creativity in cake decoration
- understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
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 help to generate sales and 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 product condition
- document and/or record daily known loss
- maintain safety for team members, guests, and products
- provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and assisting them
- inspire fellow team members and guests with passion for food
- properly handle products and equipment according to food safety guidelines
- maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, and floor
- prepare and decorate products for display cases
- ensure product rotation and code dating procedures are followed
- maintain proper safety and sanitation methods and emergency procedures
- accurately record special orders
- maintain department procedures including daily setups and order taking
- stay updated on new product knowledge and procedures including mixing colors
- ice and decorate cakes using spatulas and icing bags
- prepare icing and products by reading recipes and measuring ingredients
- assist in maintaining bakery backroom and unloading deliveries
- operate department equipment including mixers, scales, airbrush gun, knives, cut gloves, and personal protective equipment
- assist in other areas as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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