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Learn the skills and experience needed for your new career!


When you join us as an Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that's passionate about providing exceptional quality and service in one of our bakery or butcher departments.

Our Apprentice Programs are designed to teach you the necessary skills to become a Baker, Cake Decorator, or Meat Cutter in less than six months. From the first day, you'll find the support and tools you need to bring your career to one of our specialized skilled positions. 
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Baker Apprenticeship
As a Baker Apprentice, you'll learn how to bake our fresh-from-the-oven breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and pies. You'll be trained and certified by our Master Trainers and Bakery Team Leaders. And in a few months, you'll be on your track to a full-time or part-time job as a Certified Baker. Satisfactory completion of our skills assessment is required to become a full or part-time Baker.
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Cake Decorator Apprenticeship
As a Cake Decorator Apprentice, you'll learn how to decorate our fresh-from-the-oven breads, pastries, cookies, cakes and pies. You'll be trained and certified by our Master Trainers and Bakery Team Leaders. And in just a few months you'll be on your track to a full-time or part-time job as a Certified Cake Decorator. Satisfactory completion of our skills assessment is required to become a full or part-time Cake Decorator.
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Meat Cutter Apprenticeship
As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you'll learn all the ins and outs of the Retail Meat Business - and how to prepare fresh, delicious cuts of meat for our guests. You'll be trained and certified by our Master Trainer and Meat Cutters. And in a few short months you'll be on track to a skilled job with scheduled pay raises as you gain experience. Satisfactory completion of our skills assessment is required to become a full or part-time Meat Cutter.

Your Training Experience


You'll be trained and work side-by-side with experienced Bakers, Cake Decorators and Meat Cutters to help hone your skills and knowledge to offer a wide variety of fresh products that our customers love. Training may consist of the following.

  • Hands-on training by a Giant Eagle Certified Master Trainer
  • Food and equipment safety training
  • Participate in various certifications
  • Potential wage increases as you progress through the program
  • Gain continuous learning & development as a Baker, Cake Decorator, or Meat Cutter

Team Member Benefits

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Advancement Opportunities
  • Part or full-time career
  • Job placement upon successful completion of the program
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Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription
  • Employee Assistance Program
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​​​​​​​Paid Time Off
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
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Team Member Perks
  • Team Member discounts on everyday products.

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