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Hy-Vee

Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.75 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a leading supermarket chain in the United States known for its commitment to exceptional customer service and community involvement. Established over 80 years ago, Hy-Vee has grown to become a trusted name in the retail grocery industry, offering a wide range of products and services to meet diverse customer needs. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment where employees are viewed as the organization's greatest strength. Hy-Vee's promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle" highlights its dedication to creating a welcoming and friendly shopping experience for every customer. This promise stems from a fully... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months to one year of similar or related baking experience
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
  • Good vision with or without correction including color vision, depth perception and field of vision
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment hazards and cleaning chemicals
  • Commitment to punctuality and adherence to company policies
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months to one year of related baking experience
  • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions
  • Skills in arithmetic involving fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to lead bakery clerks and manage orders
  • Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety procedures

Job Duties

  • Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience
  • Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner
  • Learn and use customers' names whenever possible
  • Assist customers by escorting them to products, securing out of reach products, loading/unloading heavy items, noting customer suggestions, enhancing shopping experience
  • Answer telephone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service including taking product orders
  • Check daily orders and set production schedules
  • Prepare make up, bake and fry all department products as needed
  • Review product freshness and pull by stale date
  • Invoice and put away products
  • Anticipate product needs for current and subsequent days
  • Inspect incoming product quality and quantity
  • Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance issues
  • Check signage and labels for correctness
  • Review and ensure department safety
  • Operate as lead with bakery clerks
  • Prioritize orders as requested
  • Proof necessary items
  • Pull products from freezer or cooler
  • Practice proper sanitation and maintain cleanliness
  • Adhere to personal hygiene, dress, company policies and store guidelines
  • Report to work on schedule and on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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