Baker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Lawrence, KS

6d•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, checking freshness and incoming product quality, and keeping the bakery stocked and merchandised. The Baker also provides customer service, takes product orders, guides bakery clerks, and helps maintain department schedules and supply orders. The position requires attention to sanitation, safety, equipment maintenance, and department and company guidelines. This is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines throughout the shift. Work takes place in the bakery department, with exposure to flour, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and occasionally cleaning chemicals and solvents. Training is provided to support a safe work environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for delivering a strong customer and team 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 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 duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet customers, provide assistance, and deliver friendly service throughout the store.
Review daily orders, establish production timelines and schedules, and prioritize special and future orders.
Prepare, proof, bake, and fry department products, including pulling product from the freezer or cooler.
Check product freshness and remove items by stale date; 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 for accuracy and identify potential safety issues in the department.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential 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 sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly, provide helpful service, and take product orders.
Follow dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.