Baker (Experienced, 5am Start Time)

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store cases and customer orders. The role includes proofing and frying products, retrieving items from the freezer or cooler, and helping lead bakery clerks. The Baker works in a fast-paced bakery department, prioritizes freshness and quality, and contributes to a positive customer and team experience. The position requires a 5 a.m. start time and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with varied circumstances 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 coworkers and a positive contribution to the team.
Ability to handle confidential information, including sales, with discretion.
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.
The role has a 5 a.m. start time.

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 and assist customers throughout the store.
Review daily orders and plan production timelines, prioritizing special and future orders.
Prepare, make up, bake, fry, and proof department products, retrieving items from the freezer or cooler as needed.
Monitor product freshness, remove items by stale date, and anticipate product needs for current and following days.
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity and identify mispicks.
Invoice and put away products as instructed by the Department Manager.
Verify signage and labels for ad items and review the department for safety issues.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential equipment issues.
Guide bakery clerks and provide direction as a lead.
Review shelf products, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order department 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 maintain a clean, neat, and safe work area.
Answer calls promptly and assist callers, including taking product orders.
Follow Hy-Vee dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.