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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 Baker in our Food & Beverage Operations team. You'll prepare, bake, and decorate fresh breads, pastries, and cakes while following recipes, food safety, and quality standards. Partner with teammates to maintain a clean, well-stocked bakery, rotate product, and set appealing displays that support a convenient, customer-first shopping experience. You'll assist with production planning, inventory, and labeling, and provide friendly service by answering questions and taking special orders. At Giant Eagle, you'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values growth, respect, and community involvement. Responsibilities Prepare, bake, and finish breads, rolls, pastries, and cakes according to recipes and standards Operate and maintain ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures Set, rotate, and replenish bakery cases to ensure fresh, appealing product displays Follow production plans, portion guidelines, and waste-reduction practices Receive, label, and store bakery ingredients; assist with inventory counts Take and fulfill custom and special orders while providing friendly customer service Accurately package, label, and price products in line with store procedures Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with safety policies Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet sales and quality goals Required Skills Commercial baking Dough preparation and scaling Cake and pastry finishing/decorating Food safety and sanitation (Serv Safe-level) Operation of bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, proofers) Recipe and batch scaling/math Product merchandising and display Inventory and FIFO rotation Customer service and order taking Basic POS/labeling systems