Bakery Lead

Job Summary

The Bakery Lead provides exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for. Bakery Leads are also expected to have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to our customers.To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Description

Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation. Baking and decorating experience

Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer or other similar role; Successful performance as an in-store champion (e.g., safety, service, wellness) or similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for.
• Have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Review production schedule to determine production requirements for a variety of baked goods for cake decorating preparation.
• Bake prepared and from-scratch products for the bakery cases and displays, review bakery label standards - rotating product and ensuring code dating procedures are followed and only the freshest products are available for sale.
• Assist in maintaining bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies in order to meet customer requirements and maximize profits.
• Accurately record special orders on bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Pull out dates, scan stale items into the appropriate system and track shrink.
• Maintain opening and closing department standards (as far as setup and breakdown), as well as daily operational conditions.
• Receive food ingredients and supplies from the dry, frozen and packaging storage areas as required for daily operation.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you'll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us - because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $21.00- $21.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.