Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.50 - $16.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career Development
Supportive team environment

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a well-established grocery store chain that emphasizes quality, service, and everyday value to meet the diverse needs of its customers. With a strong presence in multiple communities, Giant Eagle is more than just a supermarket; it is dedicated to nourishing life's moments, both big and small. The company fosters a culture of compassion, care, and respect among its Team Members and within the communities it serves, making it a rewarding place to work and grow. Team Members at Giant Eagle are valued not only for their contributions but also for the positive impact they make on customers and co-workers alike. This supportive environment encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful career advancement opportunities. Giant Eagle's commitment to its workforce and customers alike has made the company a trusted name in the retail grocery industry.

The role of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is a vital part of the Bakery team and focuses on preparing and decorating cakes and bakery products to ensure they are both visually stunning and delicious. This position requires a creative individual with a passion for cuisine and an eye for detail who can inspire both customers and peers with innovative designs and exceptional service. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for maintaining the freshness and quality of bakery items, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and engaging with customers to fulfill special orders and provide expert recommendations. The position involves working closely with others, emphasizing teamwork where success is shared. This opportunity is ideal for those who want to develop leadership skills and grow their career within a supportive team environment.

Applicants looking to join Giant Eagle as a Cake Decorator should be prepared to demonstrate their skills through a job-specific assessment and ideally have six to twelve months of relevant experience or successful completion of an apprenticeship program offered by the company. The role includes physically demanding tasks such as lifting items up to 50 pounds and requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age. The work involves filling display cases, rotating products for freshness, applying merchandising principles to boost sales, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Cake Decorators will also handle department equipment and assist in managing inventory and backroom operations. The job is customer-facing, requiring excellent interpersonal skills to ensure guests feel welcomed and valued. Embracing innovation and staying knowledgeable about new products and decorating techniques are important to excel in this role.

Overall, working as a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle offers an engaging, creative, and people-focused career path in a reputable company known for its supportive culture and commitment to quality. This position allows individuals to blend culinary artistry with customer service while growing professionally in a dynamic bakery environment.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • No high school diploma required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Successful completion of job specific skills assessment
  • 6 to 12 months experience or completion of apprenticeship program
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Basic proficiency in measuring and mixing ingredients

Job Qualifications

  • Successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
  • 6 to 12 months experience in cake decorating or bakery operations
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service
  • Skill in icing and decorating cakes using various tools and techniques
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills for measuring and recipe reading
  • Familiarity with bakery equipment operation

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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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