Overnight Baker

Hy-Vee•Bloomington, IL

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for department displays and customer orders, helping ensure freshness and quality. The role includes planning production, proofing and frying products, handling frozen and refrigerated items, monitoring product freshness, and supporting bakery department operations. The Baker also provides customer service, leads bakery clerks, maintains sanitation and safety standards, and assists with scheduling and ordering as directed. This is an overnight-shift role requiring applicants to be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions in situations with varied factors and limited standardization.
Ability to apply math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide bakery clerks and maintain department standards.
Clear communication with customers and coworkers and a positive contribution to the team.
Ability to handle confidential information, including sales, with discretion.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

Department training is helpful.
Over six months and up to one year of similar or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers and assisting with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and establish a production timeline, prioritizing special and future orders as needed.
Prepare, make, bake, and fry department products; proof items as needed and pull products from the freezer or cooler.
Review products for freshness, remove items by stale date, and anticipate product needs for current and upcoming days.
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks.
Invoice and put away products as instructed by the Department Manager.
Check signage for correct labels on advertised items and review the department for potential safety issues.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential issues.
Lead bakery clerks by providing guidance and direction.
Review and re-merchandise products on shelves as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order supplies and merchandise for the department as directed by the Bakery Manager.
Write the department schedule and ensure coverage in the Bakery Manager's absence.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly and helpfully, including taking product orders.
Follow dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.