Technician, Culinary

Giant Eagle is a renowned supermarket chain dedicated to providing quality products, exceptional service, and great everyday value. Established with a commitment to nourishing life’s moments, Giant Eagle prioritizes not only the quality of its offerings but also the well-being and development of its team members, ensuring a supportive work environment that fosters growth and community connection. At Giant Eagle, the focus is on creating a meaningful impact through compassionate service, care for community, and a culture that encourages individuals to thrive professionally and personally.

This particular role is within the Fresh Foods Manufacturing Commissary, where the primary responsibility is to prepare food items in a professional and efficient manner. The position focuses on working in the cook/chill area of the commissary, which involves handling various cooking and chilling processes that require precise attention to quality and safety standards. The candidate will use advanced kitchen equipment such as Combi Ovens, CQC Wave Cookers, Automated Grill and Fry Lines, Blast Chillers, and Sous Vide Tanks to prepare a variety of food products according to standardized recipes.

The job demands strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain the highest quality standards. This includes inspecting food ingredients, equipment, and production environments for compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality assurance procedures. The role also involves maintaining detailed production records, HACCP documentation, and ensuring all operations meet federal, state, county, and company guidelines.

Additional responsibilities include controlling production costs effectively by minimizing waste and optimizing work processes, as well as ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the work environment in alignment with OSHA and Giant Eagle’s standards. This position requires physical stamina for handling lifting up to 50 pounds and performing sanitation duties as needed.

Offering a starting pay rate of $17.50, this role is ideal for those with 1 to 3 years of experience in cooking, catering, or large volume batch cooking, and it favors candidates with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and food safety certification. At Giant Eagle, employees find a place not only to apply their culinary skills but also to grow professionally within a company that values teamwork, safety, and quality. Joining Giant Eagle means becoming part of a community that cares about its people and the impact they have on customers’ lives and local neighborhoods.