Baker

About the role

Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be responsible for using the best ingredients to craft the most delicious selection for our guests. As a Team Member, you'll be part of a team that emphasizes building lifelong relationships with our customers by focusing on understanding and exceeding their needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Answer questions and make suggestions to customers about Bakery products.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of work, for 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.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting, and housekeeping to meet department standards.
• Understand all ingredients and their purpose 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.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of job-specific skills assessment.
• 6 to 12 months of experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Prior experience working in Bakery or related industry (desired).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• At least 18 years of age.

About Us

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.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $18.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Personal/sick paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Bonus potential.
• Paid bereavement.
• Vacation and paid holidays.