Baker

Hy-Vee•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store cases and customer orders. The role includes planning daily production, preparing, proofing, baking and frying products, and monitoring freshness, quality and inventory. The Baker also leads bakery clerks, supports department operations and customer service, and maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work area. This is a fast-paced role with deadlines and exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations and equipment movement hazards. Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents may occur. Training is provided to support a safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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 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.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions and cleaning or sanitation duties.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist them with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and develop a production timeline, prioritizing special and future orders as needed.
Prepare, make up, bake and fry department products; proof items as necessary and retrieve products from the freezer or cooler.
Review products for freshness, remove items by stale date and anticipate product needs for 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 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 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 calls promptly and assist customers, including taking product orders.
Follow the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.