Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Paid holidays
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a renowned American supermarket chain that operates more than 240 stores across the Midwest. Known for its strong commitment to customer service and community involvement, Hy-Vee prides itself on being a place where employees and customers come together to share helpful smiles and exceptional service. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, growth, professionalism, and a customer-first attitude, making it a desirable workplace for individuals who value a positive and dynamic environment. At Hy-Vee, the phrase "a helpful smile in every aisle" is more than just a slogan — it represents the core value that drives every employee to deliver... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- six months to one year of related bakery experience
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
- ability to perform physical activities including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions
- ability to do arithmetic calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages
- ability to copy data and provide basic guidance
- flexible to work in a fast-paced environment with temperature extremes
- availability to adhere to company policies including pre-employment drug screening
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- over six months up to one year of similar or related experience
- knowledge of bakery operations and product preparation
- ability to provide exceptional customer service
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- leadership experience preferred
- ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize orders
- understanding of sanitation and safety regulations
- proficiency with bakery equipment
- basic math skills for measurements and calculations
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 the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store
- makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible
- assists customers by escorting them to products, securing products out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience
- answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service including taking product orders
- checks orders for the day and sets up a timeline and production schedule
- prepares make up, bakes, and fries all department products as needed
- reviews the status and appearance of product for freshness and pulls by stale date
- invoices and puts away product as instructed by the department manager
- anticipates product needs for current and subsequent days
- inspects incoming products for quality and quantity
- understands use and issues related to bakery equipment and follows up on potential maintenance issues
- checks signage for correct labels on ad items
- reviews department for potential safety issues
- operates as a lead with bakery clerks
- prioritizes orders as per customer and department manager request
- proofs necessary items
- pulls product from freezer or cooler
- practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures a clean work area
- maintains adherence to personal hygiene and dress guidelines
- adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
- reports to work when scheduled and on time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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