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Experienced Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
safe work environment

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a rich history of serving communities, Giant Eagle prioritizes not only the satisfaction of its customers but also the well-being and growth of its Team Members. The company is deeply rooted in values such as compassion, care, and respect, which manifest in how the team interacts internally and with the communities it serves. Recognized for creating a supportive environment, Giant Eagle provides opportunities for personal development and career growth, motivating employees to be their best every day. This makes Giant Eagle more than just a place to work; it is a community where individuals come together to make a meaningful impact and build lasting relationships.

The Baker position at Giant Eagle is a vital role within the Bakery team, which is highly focused on delivering freshly baked, high-quality products that delight customers. As a Baker, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and bake a variety of bakery items using both scratch recipes and pre-prepared mixes, ensuring that products not only look attractive but also taste delicious. This role involves a blend of creativity, precision, and customer service skills to maintain the high standards of the Bakery department. You will engage directly with customers, answering their questions, offering suggestions, and ensuring their needs are met with care and professionalism. This bakery role requires physical stamina as it involves lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, handling bakery equipment, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.

Working as part of the Giant Eagle Bakery team means being committed to building lifelong relationships with customers by understanding and exceeding their expectations. Bakers at Giant Eagle are trained through established apprenticeship programs and skill assessments to ensure they can deliver consistent and high-quality baked goods. Your expertise in handling fresh ingredients and following specific baking procedures will help create a wide selection of bakery products ranging from bread and pastries to specialty items like donuts. Additionally, the role involves managing product rotation and code dating to guarantee freshness and minimize waste, contributing to the overall success and reputation of Giant Eagle's Bakery department.

Giant Eagle offers an engaging work environment that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Baker, you will have opportunities to develop your baking skills, learn about various ingredients and their purposes, and gain experience in different baking techniques. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for creating delicious bakery items that keep customers coming back. Whether you are a seasoned baker or someone who has completed an apprenticeship program, this position provides a chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the bakery experience.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Effective communication skills
  • Positive attitude and teamwork abilities

Job Qualifications

  • Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment
  • 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
  • Prior experience working in Bakery or related industry is desired
  • No high school diploma required
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards

Job Duties

  • Perform bench work according to established scratch procedures when necessary
  • Prepare product and form product to specifications as required according to scratch recipes
  • Bake prepared product using appropriate time and temperature as specified by recipe
  • Prepare Bakery products according to established recipes which include scratch recipes
  • Properly insert products into proof box, set controls, and close door to ensure proper size and shape of product
  • Prepare and fry donuts according to established procedures
  • Insert products into and retrieve products from the freezer to preserve freshness
  • Kindly answer questions and resolve problems to ensure guest requirements are met
  • Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling when appropriate
  • Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products
  • Bake prepared and scratch 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 cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
  • Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
  • Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
  • Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods
  • Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
  • Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes
  • Assist in other areas as required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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