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Experienced Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $18.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
personal paid time off
sick paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
bonus potential
paid bereavement
vacation
Paid holidays

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a well-established and respected grocery retailer known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. The company operates supermarkets that focus on enhancing the shopping experience for customers by providing fresh products, excellent customer service, and fostering a supportive community environment. With a strong presence in the regions it serves, Giant Eagle believes in nourishing life's moments, both big and small, and places great importance on the compassion, care, and respect that team members show to one another and to the community. This philosophy creates a workplace culture where employees are encouraged to grow, succeed, and work collaboratively as a team. The environment at Giant Eagle is empowering and welcoming, making it a great place to build a meaningful career with opportunities for advancement.

The position of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is a pivotal role within the Bakery team, responsible for preparing and decorating cakes and other pastry products that both look appealing and taste exceptional. This role blends culinary artistry with excellent customer service, requiring the candidate to have not only technical skills in cake decoration but also a genuine passion for food and creativity. Cake Decorators play a vital part in contributing to memorable celebrations by providing beautifully decorated sweet goods that become the highlight of any occasion. The team-oriented nature of the role means success depends heavily on the ability to collaborate with others, share knowledge, and inspire fellow team members through one’s dedication to baking and presentation excellence. Team members are expected to maintain the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and product quality in the bakery department.

The job offers an hourly wage of $18.50, and this compensation relates to the anticipated base pay for the role. The actual salary may vary based on individual experience, skill level, education, and the location of employment. Giant Eagle offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid personal and sick time, participation in a 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, bereavement pay, vacation, and paid holidays. This package reflects the company’s dedication to supporting team members both inside and outside the workplace.

In terms of the job specifics, the successful candidate will prepare bakery products in line with strict food safety and quality guidelines, decorate cakes using various techniques such as icing application and airbrushing, manage special customer orders both in-person and over the phone, and assist with the upkeep and cleanliness of the bakery area and equipment. They will also be expected to contribute to merchandising efforts designed to enhance sales and customer satisfaction by keeping product displays fresh and attractive. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Overall, becoming a Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle means joining a team that values creativity, teamwork, and excellent customer service. It is a highly interactive role that combines hands-on cake decorating and product preparation with a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations. For individuals passionate about baking and looking to develop their culinary skills within a supportive and growth-oriented environment, this role presents an excellent career opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability 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

  • Successful 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
  • Ability to inspire team members
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Creativity in cake decoration
  • Ability to learn new product knowledge and procedures
  • Good communication skills

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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