Experienced Baker

Giant Eagle; South Versailles Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Baker, where your skills will shine in crafting delicious bakery products. You'll work in a collaborative environment, ensuring every item meets high standards of quality and freshness. This role emphasizes customer service, allowing you to build lasting relationships with guests while showcasing your baking expertise. With opportunities for growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those passionate about baking and customer satisfaction. Start your rewarding career in a nurturing environment that values your contributions and fosters your development.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of experience in a bakery or successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
• Understanding of ingredients and their purposes in baking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake products using established recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the bakery.
• Assist customers and enhance their shopping experience.

Skills

Baking

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

No high school diploma required

Job description

Job Summary

Our Baker is a key player in ensuring our bakery products look and taste exceptional. In addition to delivering outstanding guest service, you'll be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to craft delicious products for our guests. As a Team Member, you'll be part of a team that emphasizes building lasting relationships with our customers by understanding and exceeding their needs. Your primary responsibility will be preparing and baking products to ensure only the freshest items are available.

Job Description

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job-specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months of experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Experience Desired: Prior experience working in a bakery or related industry.
• Education Desired: No high school diploma required.
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds.
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform bench work according to established scratch procedures when necessary.
• Prepare and form products to specifications as required by scratch recipes.
• Bake products using appropriate time and temperature as specified by recipes.
• Prepare bakery products according to established recipes, including scratch recipes.
• Properly insert products into proof boxes, set controls, and close doors to ensure proper size and shape.
• Prepare and fry donuts according to established procedures.
• Insert products into and retrieve from the freezer to preserve freshness.
• Answer questions and resolve problems to meet guest requirements.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques and provide sampling when appropriate.
• Greet customers, assist them in locating products, and answer questions to enhance their shopping experience.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all work aspects for team members, guests, and products.
• Bake products for bakery cases and displays, rotate stock, and follow code dating procedures to ensure freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floors, etc., to meet safety and sanitation standards.
• Accurately record special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow safety, sanitation, emergency procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Understand ingredients and their purposes in baking scratch goods.
• Assist in maintaining bakery backroom, cooler, and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Assemble baking ingredients needed for operations, including scratch recipes.
• Assist in other areas as required.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We're a diverse family of talented team members committed to creating a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Our caring and family-oriented values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to stores and corporate offices, we work together to serve our communities. Join our family and start a lasting career with us.