Apprentice Cake Decorator
Job Responsibilities
- Learn product knowledge and procedures, such as product information by category, special orders, cake program, portion control, seasonal items and mixing colors.
- 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.
- 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 in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for.
- Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
- Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
- Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
- 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.
- Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate.
- Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
- Maintain cleanliness of department and work area, including the back room, coolers and freezers.
- Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met.
- Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
- Maintain department procedures, daily setups, order taking, understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation.
- Assist in other areas as required.
- Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
- Education Desired: No High School diploma required
- Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
About the Role
The Apprentice Cake Decorator plays a crucial role in ensuring that pastries look and taste amazing. They assist in creating beautiful and delicious art for guests and provide the sweets that will be the hit of their parties. This position involves providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department, including Clerk functions and Baker functions, with a focus on cake decorating duties for individuals with minimal or no retail decorating experience.
Requirements
Qualifications
An interest in food and a passion for the business, trends, and what makes customers tick. Creative with cuisine and a desire to help others foster their own creativity. Team player who knows that they are only successful when those around them are set up for success. Eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow their career in leadership, and have the ability to inspire those around them.
Skills
Knowledge of product information by category, special orders, cake program, portion control, seasonal items and mixing colors. Ability to apply merchandising principles, maintain safety, handle products and equipment according to food safety guidelines, actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques, prepare and decorate product for display, accurately record special orders, maintain cleanliness, and assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency.
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Company Information
At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.