Overnight Baker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Bloomington, IL

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker works in Hy-Vee’s bakery department, preparing and baking products for store cases and customer orders. The role includes proofing and frying items, retrieving products from freezers or coolers, and helping lead bakery clerks. Bakers contribute to product freshness, quality, customer service, and the smooth operation of the department. This is a fast-moving role with deadlines throughout the shift. Work takes place in the bakery department, with exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and occasionally cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety training is provided. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for delivering an outstanding customer and team experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variables and limited standardization.
Ability to apply math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide bakery clerks, provide direction, and maintain department standards.
Clear communication with customers and co-workers 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.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat and burn hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist them with their needs throughout the store.
Review the day's orders, establish a timeline and production schedule, and prioritize special and future orders.
Prepare, make up, bake, and fry department products; proof items as needed and retrieve products from the freezer or cooler.
Review product freshness, pull items by stale date, and anticipate product needs for the current and following days.
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks.
Invoice and put away products as instructed by the Department Manager.
Check signage and 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.
Guide bakery clerks and provide direction as a lead.
Review shelf products, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order department supplies and merchandise as directed by the Bakery Manager.
Write the department schedule and ensure coverage when the Bakery Manager is absent.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer calls promptly, assist callers, and take product orders.
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as they arise.