Overnight Experienced Baker - Now Hiring

Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain committed to providing exceptional quality, outstanding customer service, and great everyday value to communities it serves. Renowned for its dedication to nourishing life’s moments—both big and small—Giant Eagle emphasizes a culture of compassion, care, and respect among its Team Members and the customers they serve. With a focus on fostering lifelong relationships, Giant Eagle operates with the mission to be a leader in the grocery industry by consistently offering the freshest products and superior shopping experiences. The company’s supportive environment encourages employees to grow personally and professionally while being part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and meaningful work.

The Baker role at Giant Eagle Bakery is a vital position focused on creating bakery products that not only look and taste amazing but also meet the highest standards of quality and freshness. This position involves preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of bakery items using scratch recipes and premium ingredients. Bakers at Giant Eagle take pride in being part of a team that emphasizes exceptional guest service by understanding and exceeding customer needs. The role requires a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail to ensure that every product meets the company's strict quality guidelines.

As a Bakery Team Member, the successful candidate will be responsible for baking a variety of products daily, ensuring freshness, and maintaining proper baking techniques such as setting oven temperatures and baking durations as per recipes. The Baker will also be expected to perform bench work, prepare dough and other ingredients according to scratch recipes, fry donuts following established procedures, and manage product placement to ensure optimal product shape and size. Providing excellent customer service is another key aspect of the role, which includes greeting customers, answering questions, making product recommendations, and resolving any concerns. The Baker will actively engage in suggestive selling and sampling to enhance the overall customer experience.

In addition to baking responsibilities, Bakers maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the bakery area. This includes ensuring all equipment, utensils, and workspaces are clean and safe, following proper lifting techniques, and adhering to emergency procedures and sanitation regulations. The role also involves accurate recording of special orders, inventory management, and assisting with deliveries, which contributes to smooth bakery operations. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 12 months of bakery experience or completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program and should be at least 18 years old, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and willing to contribute to a positive team environment.

Joining Giant Eagle as a Baker means becoming part of a company that values its employees' growth, recognizes the importance of teamwork, and strives to make a real impact in the community. This role offers the opportunity to develop baking skills, work in a supportive atmosphere, and contribute to bringing joy to customers through delicious, handcrafted bakery products. If you are passionate about baking, customer satisfaction, and wish to grow your career within a respected grocery leader, Giant Eagle invites you to be part of its Bakery Team and help create meaningful moments every day.