
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Career Development
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a presence in multiple states, Giant Eagle prides itself on nourishing life's moments, big and small, through a wide selection of fresh, wholesome products and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. The company is deeply rooted in community involvement, fostering a culture of compassion, care, and mutual respect among its Team Members and customers alike. At Giant Eagle, employees find opportunities to grow, develop their skills, and build meaningful careers in a supportive and inclusive environment. The organization emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and making a positive impact on the communities it serves.
The Baker position at Giant Eagle is a vital role within the Bakery team, focusing on preparing and baking high-quality bakery products to ensure guests receive the freshest and most delicious selection. This role suits individuals who enjoy working with their hands and have a passion for baking. Bakers are responsible not only for crafting bakery items using the best ingredients and following scratch recipes but also for delivering exceptional guest service that fosters lasting relationships with customers. The Baker prepares pastries, breads, donuts, and other baked goods by carefully following established procedures and adhering to proper safety and sanitation standards.
As a Baker, you will engage in various baking processes including bench work, forming dough as per specifications, baking at appropriate temperatures, and managing proof boxes to ensure the size and shape of products meet quality standards. You will also maintain product freshness by rotating bakery goods, managing code dating, and properly storing items in freezers. Customer interaction is an essential part of the role, as Bakers assist guests by answering questions, resolving concerns, engaging in suggestive selling, and offering product samples when appropriate.
Safety is a top priority, with Bakers expected to maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, adhere to sanitation regulations, and follow emergency and safety procedures diligently. The role requires some physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, managing deliveries, and organizing bakery ingredients and supplies. The position is open to individuals 18 years or older, with no high school diploma required, and offers a supportive learning environment through job-specific skill assessments and an apprenticeship program.
Joining Giant Eagle as a Baker means becoming part of a company that values its Team Members and fosters a community where people can grow personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to develop technical baking skills, gain experience in customer service, and contribute to a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality bakery products that brighten customers’ days. If you are passionate about baking and eager to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, this role offers a rewarding career path with room to grow and succeed.
The Baker position at Giant Eagle is a vital role within the Bakery team, focusing on preparing and baking high-quality bakery products to ensure guests receive the freshest and most delicious selection. This role suits individuals who enjoy working with their hands and have a passion for baking. Bakers are responsible not only for crafting bakery items using the best ingredients and following scratch recipes but also for delivering exceptional guest service that fosters lasting relationships with customers. The Baker prepares pastries, breads, donuts, and other baked goods by carefully following established procedures and adhering to proper safety and sanitation standards.
As a Baker, you will engage in various baking processes including bench work, forming dough as per specifications, baking at appropriate temperatures, and managing proof boxes to ensure the size and shape of products meet quality standards. You will also maintain product freshness by rotating bakery goods, managing code dating, and properly storing items in freezers. Customer interaction is an essential part of the role, as Bakers assist guests by answering questions, resolving concerns, engaging in suggestive selling, and offering product samples when appropriate.
Safety is a top priority, with Bakers expected to maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, adhere to sanitation regulations, and follow emergency and safety procedures diligently. The role requires some physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, managing deliveries, and organizing bakery ingredients and supplies. The position is open to individuals 18 years or older, with no high school diploma required, and offers a supportive learning environment through job-specific skill assessments and an apprenticeship program.
Joining Giant Eagle as a Baker means becoming part of a company that values its Team Members and fosters a community where people can grow personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to develop technical baking skills, gain experience in customer service, and contribute to a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality bakery products that brighten customers’ days. If you are passionate about baking and eager to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, this role offers a rewarding career path with room to grow and succeed.
Job Requirements
- 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 desired
- No high school diploma required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- At least 18 years of age
Job Qualifications
- Experience in baking and food preparation
- Knowledge of baking techniques and recipes
- Ability to follow scratch baking procedures
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and cleanliness
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
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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