Baker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Brookings, SD

10d

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store cases and customer orders, working in a fast-paced bakery environment. The role includes planning production, proofing and frying products, and pulling items from freezers or coolers. The Baker helps lead bakery clerks, supports customer service, and contributes to maintaining product quality and department standards.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for customer and team experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with varied conditions 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet customers and provide assistance throughout the store.
Check daily orders, establish a production timeline and schedule, and prioritize special and future orders.
Prepare, make up, bake, and fry department products; proof items as needed and pull products from the freezer or cooler.
Review product freshness, remove items by stale date, and 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 on advertised items and review the department for potential safety issues.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential equipment issues.
Guide bakery clerks and provide direction.
Review shelf products, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order supplies and merchandise items as directed by the Bakery Manager.
Write the department schedule and ensure coverage in the Bakery Manager's absence.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly and helpfully, including taking product orders.
Follow the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.