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Hy-Vee

Bakery Cake Designer Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.75 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer service, quality products, and community involvement. With locations across the Midwest, Hy-Vee prides itself on offering a welcoming atmosphere and a broad assortment of goods, including fresh produce, groceries, pharmacy, and bakery items. Renowned for its customer-focused approach, Hy-Vee seeks to provide "a helpful smile in every aisle," embodying a culture where employees are valued as the company’s greatest strength. The company not only focuses on serving its customers with excellence but also supports a collaborative and engaged work environment for its team members, encouraging growth and professional... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months or less of related work experience
  • Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently
  • Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly
  • Vision with or without correction including color vision and depth perception
  • 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 under store environment conditions with exposure to flour dust, noise, cleaning chemicals, residual fumes, and temperature extremes
  • Ability to adhere to company policies and safety standards
  • 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 for customer service and teamwork
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain cleanliness
  • Good communication skills including telephone etiquette
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

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 out-of-reach products, loading or unloading heavy items, and performing other tasks 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 the 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 onsite outside the store
  • Communicates with bakery manager regarding displays, weekly ads and special needs daily
  • 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 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 Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location