Bakery Cake Designer

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

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to customer service and quality products. With a rich history of community involvement and a reputation for fostering a positive work environment, Hy-Vee prides itself on having a workforce that is engaged, motivated, and dedicated to delivering a helpful smile in every aisle. This dedication to customer satisfaction and employee engagement makes Hy-Vee a premier employer in the retail grocery sector.

As a bakery cake designer at Hy-Vee, you will play an essential role in the bakery department by designing and decorating bakery items that not only pleas... Show More

Job Requirements

must be 18 or older
must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently
must be physically able to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly
must be able to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or equivalent experience
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
ability to file, post, and mail materials
ability to copy data from one record to another
ability to interview to obtain basic information
ability to guide people and provide basic direction

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 including 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 including orders cakes, sizes, etc.
tracks daily retail production and identifies, with co-workers, 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 always clean and neat
adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
reports to work when scheduled and on time

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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