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HyVee

Bakery Cake Designer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.25 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career Development

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a celebrated employee-owned supermarket chain, renowned for its commitment to customer service and community engagement. With a philosophy anchored in integrity and teamwork, Hy-Vee provides a wide range of grocery, bakery, and other retail products while fostering a positive shopping experience. At the heart of the company’s success is its people, who embody the promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle." This dedication creates a welcoming environment that supports both customers and staff, making Hy-Vee a respected leader in the retail grocery industry. Recognized for its stability and progressive work culture, Hy-Vee offers employment opportunities focused on... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 or older
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • six months or less of similar or related work experience
  • ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with team lifting
  • ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently
  • ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly
  • ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
  • ability to meet visual requirements including color vision and depth perception
  • ability to communicate effectively
  • willingness to adhere to company policies and maintain punctuality
  • successful completion of pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • six months or less of similar or related work experience
  • ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
  • ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • strong interpersonal skills to guide and provide basic direction
  • customer service orientation
  • ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • attention to detail
  • knowledge of bakery decorating trends and techniques
  • capability to follow sanitation procedures and maintain cleanliness
  • good communication skills

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, performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience
  • answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service including taking product orders
  • takes customer orders at bakery counter
  • works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
  • checks orders for the day and sets up a timeline and production schedule
  • decorates bakery items in a timely manner
  • keeps current on new designs and trends
  • ensures department standards are met
  • checks cake orders for details daily and indicates supply needs
  • orders supplies for decorating area and checks off the order
  • delivers product and sets up wedding cakes on site outside the store
  • communicates with bakery manager regarding displays, weekly ads and special needs
  • checks product dates, pulls cases for work and lists items to fill or replace
  • develops bakery orders for bakers daily
  • tracks daily retail production and identifies tasks to be completed
  • operates as a lead worker with part-time or other employees by instructing and reviewing work
  • participates in employee cross training
  • understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is clean and neat
  • adheres to company policies and store guidelines
  • reports to work when scheduled and on time
  • wraps all product as necessary
  • assists in other areas of the store as needed
  • performs other job related duties and special projects as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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