Baker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Rochester, MN

5d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store displays and customer orders. The role involves planning daily production, preparing, proofing, baking and frying products, reviewing freshness and inventory, receiving and putting away merchandise, maintaining bakery equipment and sanitation, and providing customer service. The Baker also leads bakery clerks and may write the department schedule and ensure coverage when the Bakery Manager is absent. The work takes place in a fast-paced 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 starting wage is $14.00 to $17.50 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a passion for delivering a strong customer and team experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with varied factors and limited standardization.
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 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.
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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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 helpful service throughout the store.
Review daily orders and create a production timeline, prioritizing special and future orders.
Prepare, proof, bake, and fry department products, including pulling products from the freezer or cooler.
Check product freshness and remove items by stale date; anticipate product needs for current and 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 advertised items and review the department for potential safety issues.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential issues.
Lead bakery clerks by providing guidance and direction.
Review and re-merchandise shelf products, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order department supplies and merchandise 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.