Baker

Hy-Vee•Winona, MN

12d

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for display and customer orders, helping ensure freshness and quality. The role involves planning production, preparing, proofing, baking, and frying products, reviewing inventory and freshness, and assisting with department operations. The Baker also serves customers, guides bakery clerks, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized department. The position requires working in a fast-moving bakery environment with deadline pressure and exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, moving equipment, and occasional cleaning chemicals and solvents. Training is provided to support a safe work environment. Night and weekend shifts are required. The anticipated starting wage is $16.50 to $20.60 per hour, 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 varied 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, transactions, and cleaning or sanitation duties.
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 where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service throughout the store and respond helpfully to customer calls and product orders.
Review daily orders and plan production timelines, prioritizing special and future orders as needed.
Prepare, proof, bake, and fry department products, including pulling items from the freezer or cooler.
Review product freshness, remove products by stale date, and anticipate product needs for current and upcoming days.
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, identify mispicks, invoice products, and put them away as instructed.
Check signage and labels for accuracy and inspect 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 and maintaining department standards.
Review and re-merchandise shelf products and remove or recycle outdated items.
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.
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.