Baker

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established, employee-owned supermarket chain that is deeply committed to serving its customers with a friendly and helpful approach. Renowned for its promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle," Hy-Vee cultivates a workplace culture that values teamwork, engagement, and a strong customer focus. With locations across multiple states and a broad range of products and services, Hy-Vee continuously strives to enhance its customers' shopping experience and maintains high standards for quality and service in every aspect of its operations.

As a bakery department of Hy-Vee, the bakery team plays a vital role in providing fresh, deliciou... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months to one year of related bakery experience
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
Visual ability including depth perception, color vision and field of vision
Physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions
Willingness to adhere to company hygiene and dress codes
Ability to work scheduled shifts reliably
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Over six months up to one year of similar or related bakery experience
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Skill in arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
Effective communication skills including interviewing and providing basic direction
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Understanding of proper sanitation and safety procedures
Proficiency with bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, proof boxes, fryers and other department machinery

Job Duties

Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store
Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether in the designated department or elsewhere in the store
Makes an effort to learn customers' names and address them by name whenever possible
Assists customers by escorting them to the products they are looking for, securing out-of-reach products, loading or unloading heavy items, passing along customer suggestions, enhancing the shopping experience
Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service including taking product orders
Checks orders and sets up production schedules
Prepares make up, bakes, and fries all department products
Reviews product freshness and pulls stale items
Invoices and puts away products as instructed
Anticipates product needs for current and subsequent days
Inspects incoming product quality and quantity
Understands bakery equipment use and maintenance issues
Checks signage for correct labels
Reviews department for potential safety issues
Operates as a lead with bakery clerks
Prioritizes and proof necessary items
Pulls product from freezer or cooler
Practices proper sanitation and maintains clean work area
Maintains strict personal hygiene and dress adherence
Adheres to company policies and store guidelines
Reports to work on time and as scheduled
Orders supplies and merchandise (excluding cake decorating items) as directed
Reviews and merchandises shelf items, disposes outdated products
Writes department schedules and manages employee attendance in manager's absence
Assists other store areas as needed
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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