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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$33,845 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Join Giant Eagle as a Cake Decorator in our Food & Beverage Operations team. In this role, you'll design and decorate custom cakes, cupcakes, and desserts that delight our guests and support special occasions. You'll follow production schedules, maintain product quality and freshness, manage special orders, and ensure appealing merchandising in the bakery case. Working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, you'll uphold food safety and sanitation standards while delivering friendly, attentive service that reflects Giant Eagle's people-first, community-centered culture and commitment to quality, value, and excellent customer experiences. Responsibilities Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and desserts to company standards and guest specifications Create custom designs, inscriptions, and themed cakes for special occasions Follow production schedules to maintain in-stock levels and minimize waste Ensure all products meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards Take, record, and fulfill special orders accurately and on time Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area in compliance with food safety rules Set, rotate, and merchandise bakery displays to maximize visual appeal Operate bakery equipment and tools safely and correctly Provide friendly, helpful service and product recommendations to guests Collaborate with bakery and store team members to support department goals Required Skills Cake decorating (buttercream, fondant, piping) Baking and pastry fundamentals Food safety and sanitation Color theory and design/layout Knife and pastry tool handling Order entry and ticket management Time management and multitasking Point-of-sale and basic computer use Inventory rotation and merchandising Customer service and communication