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Experienced Baker - Bid

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) Plan
Training and development opportunities
Career advancement potential

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain known for its dedication to quality, customer service, and community involvement. As a trusted name in retail, Giant Eagle operates numerous locations offering groceries, fresh produce, bakery goods, and other essentials with a focus on providing an exceptional shopping experience. Their bakery departments are highly regarded for producing fresh, delicious products crafted using high-quality ingredients and skilled baking techniques. The bakery team members play a critical role in maintaining this reputation by ensuring that every product meets strict standards for taste and appearance. They also contribute to a welcoming store atmosphere by engaging... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • ability to follow detailed recipes and safety guidelines
  • commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

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
  • knowledge of scratch baking recipes and procedures
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • ability to operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently

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
  • bakery team members are also expected to have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to our customers
  • 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

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