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Gianteagle

Apprentice Baker

Robinson, IL

Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing ... You'll also focus on baker duties for someone with minimal or no retail decorating experience. To ...

Pae

Supply Technician Apprentice

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Reporting to the Senior Supply Technician, the Supply Technician Apprentice isaccountable for data ... Food/Beverage/Retail; Office/Hotel/Janitorial Supplies; Electrical/Plumbing/Utilities/Carpentry ...

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Small Engine Mechanic Apprentice

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Our Small Engine Mechanic Apprentice would assist with the operation of the tool room as well as ... Whether its through our landscape services, at our retail store, or with the plants that we locally ...

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What is the difference between Retail Apprentice vs Retail Sales Associate?

AspectRetail ApprenticeRetail Sales Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes prior sales experience
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, often in retail stores or training centersCustomer-facing retail stores, sales floors
Employer & Industry UsageRetail companies, training programs, entry-level positionsRetail stores, supermarkets, fashion outlets
Comparison Search IntentLearning and training roles in retailCustomer service and sales roles

The main difference is that a Retail Apprentice is in a training or learning phase, often with structured programs, while a Retail Sales Associate is an experienced employee focused on customer service and sales. Apprentices are gaining skills, whereas associates are actively selling and assisting customers.

What does a retail apprentice do?

A retail apprentice assists customers, stocks shelves, processes transactions, and learns about store operations under supervision. They develop skills in customer service, sales, and product knowledge while gaining practical experience in a retail environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Retail jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Retail jobs in Illinois are:

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Infographic showing various Retail Apprentice job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Apprentice Baker

Gianteagle

Robinson, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform bench work and prepare bakery products according to established recipes and specifications.

  • Bake, proof, and handle bakery items to ensure quality, freshness, and proper presentation.

  • Maintain safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in the bakery work area and equipment.

Giant Eagle rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 721 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Job Summary

Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll assist in creating beautiful and delicious art for our guests and provide the sweets that will be the hit of their parties. Other key responsibilities include producing quality bakery products to ensure customer requirements are met and building customer loyalty by providing exemplary customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Cake Decorator functions. You'll also focus on baker duties for someone with minimal or no retail decorating experience. 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. You are creative with cuisine and love to help others foster their own creativity. An interest in food doesn't quite scratch the surface for you - you're passionate about the business, the trends and what makes customers tick. You have culinary vision beyond a simple "what's for dinner?" and every opportunity to connect with people is an opportunity for you exchange ideas and learn tricks of the trade. Our Bakers are the cream of the crop and must ensure that each guest discovers the pleasure of tasting incredible food and our passion for providing it at every turn.

Job Description

  • Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
  • Experience Desired: Prior experience working in 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 product and form product to specifications as required according to scratch recipes.
  • Bake prepared product using appropriate time and temperature as specified by recipe.
  • 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.
  • Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling when appropriate.
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
  • Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for. Bakery Team Members are also expected to have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to our customers.
  • Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, department work area, including the back room, coolers and freezers, to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
  • 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 proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met.
  • Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
  • Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods.
  • Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes.
  • Assist in maintaining bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
  • Assist in other areas as required.

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At Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food, fuel and convenience. We're one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It's why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top work places for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our GetGo's, our grocery Stores through our Corporate home office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We're always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

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Pittsburgh, PA, US

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