Experienced Cake Decorator - BID

Giant Eagle is a prominent supermarket chain committed to nourishing life's moments, big and small, by delivering quality, service, and everyday value to its customers. Renowned for its dedication to both its community and team members, Giant Eagle fosters a culture of compassion, care, and respect, creating a supportive environment where employees can grow, win, and thrive together. As a company, Giant Eagle emphasizes building lifelong relationships with its customers by focusing on understanding and exceeding their needs, positioning itself as not just a grocery store, but a vital part of the community. With a vision of nurturing talent and helping team members build meaningful careers, Giant Eagle offers opportunities for professional development and personal growth within a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

The role of Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle is pivotal in ensuring that the bakery's products are not only delicious but visually captivating, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and store success. This full-time position involves preparing and decorating cakes and other bakery items, maintaining the freshness and quality of products available for sale, and inspiring a passion for food both within the team and among customers. As a Cake Decorator, you will interact directly with guests, taking special orders, providing outstanding customer service, and sharing your creativity and culinary skills to make special occasions memorable.

This role requires a team-oriented individual who understands that success comes from supporting colleagues and helping the entire team excel. You will be responsible for following merchandising principles to optimize sales while exceeding customer expectations. The Cake Decorator must efficiently manage stock, adhere to safety and sanitation regulations rigorously, and maintain cleanliness in all bakery-related areas. Key responsibilities include icing and decorating cakes using various tools, preparing icing mixtures by following recipes and measuring ingredients accurately, and ensuring proper product rotation and code dating to maintain freshness.

Candidates for this role should have completed a job-specific skills assessment and have between six to twelve months of hands-on experience or have successfully completed the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship Program. While no high school diploma is required, the ability to lift up to fifty pounds and being at least eighteen years old is necessary. The position demands dedication to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service, as well as a keen interest in the culinary field and bakery trends. By joining Giant Eagle as a Cake Decorator, you will be part of an innovative bakery team where your creative talents can flourish, and your commitment to excellence will be recognized and rewarded.