Baker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our bakery is a destination for customers who expect freshness, quality, and something that feels homemade. As a Baker, you'll be responsible for preparing and baking the products that fill our cases and fulfill our customers' orders every day. From proofing and frying to pulling from the freezer and leading bakery clerks, your skill and attention to detail directly shape the quality our customers experience. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and enjoy being part of a hardworking team, we'd love to have you on board.

Requirements

Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer and team experience
Solve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variables and limited standardization
Apply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages in day-to-day tasks
Lead and guide bakery clerks, providing direction and maintaining department standards
Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and contribute positively to the team
Handle confidential information including sales with discretion
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience preferred
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Nice To Haves

department training is helpful

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with their needs throughout the store
Check orders for the day and set up a timeline and production schedule, prioritizing special and future orders as needed
Prepare, make up, bake, and fry all department products, proofing items as necessary and pulling product from the freezer or cooler
Review product for freshness and pull by stale date; anticipate product needs not only for the current day but for subsequent days
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks
Invoice and put away product as instructed by the Department Manager
Check signage for correct labels on ad items and review the department for potential safety issues
Understand the use and maintenance needs of bakery equipment and follow up on potential issues
Operate as a lead with bakery clerks, providing guidance and direction
Review current product on the shelf, 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
Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times
Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up