Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a leading supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, exceptional customer service, and value-driven offerings. With a strong presence in the communities it serves, Giant Eagle has built a reputation for nourishing life's moments—both big and small. This family-oriented company emphasizes care, compassion, and respect among its Team Members and customers alike, fostering a culture where individuals can grow, win, and succeed together. At Giant Eagle, employees are encouraged to build meaningful careers and make real impacts within supportive environments. The company continuously innovates to meet customers' needs, maintaining high standards across its departments, including bakery, fresh foods, deli, and more.
The Cake Decorator role is an integral position within the Bakery team at Giant Eagle. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about pastry arts, creativity, and customer service excellence. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for preparing and decorating cakes and other bakery products to ensure freshness, quality, and visual appeal. Your role will revolve around crafting beautiful edible art that delights customers and becomes the highlight of their celebrations. You will contribute not only through your baking skills but also by inspiring colleagues and exceeding guest expectations through exceptional service.
Teamwork is a cornerstone of success in this position. The ideal Cake Decorator thrives in environments where collaboration and mutual support are valued, understanding that individual success is tied to the team's achievements. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and champion a culture of inspiration and creativity. This position requires attention to detail, a passion for culinary trends, and the ability to maintain high standards in food safety and sanitation.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include decorating cakes using a variety of techniques, taking special orders, maintaining product displays, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. You will engage with customers, providing product knowledge and personalized service to help them select the perfect baked goods for their needs. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bakery areas, operate bakery equipment safely, and stay current with new products and decorating methods.
This role demands physical stamina as it involves lifting up to 50 pounds and moving products between prep and sales areas. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have either completed specific apprenticeship programs or have 6 to 12 months of bakery experience. While a high school diploma is not required, a successful candidate should demonstrate strong skills in cake decorating and a passion for food artistry.
Working as a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle means becoming part of a team that values your creativity and dedication. By delivering not just products but joyful experiences, you will play a key role in helping the company maintain its place as a community favorite and leader in quality baked goods. This position offers the chance to develop professionally in a supportive work environment that celebrates creativity, teamwork, and career growth.
The Cake Decorator role is an integral position within the Bakery team at Giant Eagle. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about pastry arts, creativity, and customer service excellence. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for preparing and decorating cakes and other bakery products to ensure freshness, quality, and visual appeal. Your role will revolve around crafting beautiful edible art that delights customers and becomes the highlight of their celebrations. You will contribute not only through your baking skills but also by inspiring colleagues and exceeding guest expectations through exceptional service.
Teamwork is a cornerstone of success in this position. The ideal Cake Decorator thrives in environments where collaboration and mutual support are valued, understanding that individual success is tied to the team's achievements. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and champion a culture of inspiration and creativity. This position requires attention to detail, a passion for culinary trends, and the ability to maintain high standards in food safety and sanitation.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include decorating cakes using a variety of techniques, taking special orders, maintaining product displays, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. You will engage with customers, providing product knowledge and personalized service to help them select the perfect baked goods for their needs. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bakery areas, operate bakery equipment safely, and stay current with new products and decorating methods.
This role demands physical stamina as it involves lifting up to 50 pounds and moving products between prep and sales areas. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have either completed specific apprenticeship programs or have 6 to 12 months of bakery experience. While a high school diploma is not required, a successful candidate should demonstrate strong skills in cake decorating and a passion for food artistry.
Working as a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle means becoming part of a team that values your creativity and dedication. By delivering not just products but joyful experiences, you will play a key role in helping the company maintain its place as a community favorite and leader in quality baked goods. This position offers the chance to develop professionally in a supportive work environment that celebrates creativity, teamwork, and career growth.
Job Requirements
- at least 18 years of age
- able 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
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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