Baker

Hy-Vee•Maple Grove, MN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store cases and customer orders. This role handles production scheduling, proofing, baking, frying, product freshness and quality checks, and may provide guidance to bakery clerks. The Baker also supports customer service, merchandising, ordering, sanitation, equipment upkeep, and department scheduling when the Bakery Manager is absent. The position works in a fast-moving bakery environment with deadlines and exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and occasional cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety training is provided. The anticipated hourly starting wage is $17.00 to $21.25, depending on experience. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with varying 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 co-workers and a positive contribution to the team.
Ability to handle confidential information, including sales, with discretion.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
Where applicable, safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, 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 is preferred.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist them with needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders, establish a timeline and production schedule, and prioritize special and future orders.
Prepare, bake, and fry department products; proof items as needed and pull products from the freezer or cooler.
Review products for freshness and pull items by stale date; anticipate product needs for current and subsequent 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 for ad items and review the department for potential safety issues.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential equipment issues.
Lead bakery clerks by providing guidance and direction.
Review shelf products, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order supplies and merchandise items 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.