Bakery Apprentice: Learn, Bake, Decorate, Delight

Giant Eagle; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle in Brook Park, OH is seeking an Apprentice Baker to assist in creating pastries and providing outstanding guest service. You will help bake, decorate, and display products while learning all bakery functions from scratch recipes to cake decorating.

This entry level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer engagement as you gain hands-on experience in production, stocking, and caring for guests’ needs.

Qualifications

• Experience 0–6 months in bakery or related industry.
• Strong guest service mindset and teamwork.
• Interest in learning all Bakery Department functions.

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.
• 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.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling when appropriate.
• 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 and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for.

Skills

Customer service

Bakery operations

Food safety knowledge

Education

No High School diploma required

Job description

Giant Eagle in Brook Park, OH is seeking an Apprentice Baker to assist in creating pastries and providing outstanding guest service. You will help bake, decorate, and display products while learning all bakery functions from scratch recipes to cake decorating.

This entry level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer engagement as you gain hands-on experience in production, stocking, and caring for guests’ needs.