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Hy-Vee

Bakery Cake Designer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality products, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. With a reputation for providing diverse departments under one roof, Hy-Vee aims to create a welcoming and helpful shopping experience for all customers. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and a customer-first mentality, making it a desirable workplace for individuals looking to thrive in retail and food services.

The role of Bakery Cake Designer at Hy-Vee is an exciting opportunity for a creative and customer-oriented individual who has a passion for bakery arts and cake decoration. Thi... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • six months or less of similar or related work experience
  • ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally with team lifting
  • 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 work in a store environment with exposure to flour dust, cleaning chemicals, noise, and temperature extremes
  • availability to report to work as scheduled and on time
  • 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 perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • ability to copy data, interview for basic information, and provide guidance and direction
  • strong customer service and communication skills
  • ability to work as part of a team
  • familiarity with bakery decorating tools and equipment
  • knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures

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 the products they’re looking for, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience
  • answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call 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 such as size, deco pack, icing needs, dates 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 on a daily basis
  • checks product dates, pulls cases for work and lists items to fill or replace
  • develops bakery orders for bakers on a daily basis
  • tracks daily retail production and identifies tasks to be completed
  • operates as a lead worker with part-time or other employees and instructs and reviews work
  • participates in employee cross training
  • understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat
  • adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
  • reports to work when scheduled and on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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