Bakery Artisan – Fresh Pastries & Great Guest Service

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Powell, OH is seeking a Baker to support Bakery operations, crafting and baking products with scratch recipes and high freshness. You will provide guest-focused service, help customers find items, and participate in suggesting products and sampling when appropriate.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning from bench work to finishing pastries and donuts, while maintaining product freshness and proper dating practices.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
• Experience Desired: Prior experience working in Bakery or related industry

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.
• 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.

Education

No High School diploma required

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Powell, OH is seeking a Baker to support Bakery operations, crafting and baking products with scratch recipes and high freshness. You will provide guest-focused service, help customers find items, and participate in suggesting products and sampling when appropriate.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning from bench work to finishing pastries and donuts, while maintaining product freshness and proper dating practices.