Bakery Cake Designer
About The Position
The Bakery Cake Designer decorates bakery products and works with customers to create cakes and other treats for special occasions. The role includes preparing and organizing cake orders and production schedules, developing daily bakery orders for bakers, and helping keep retail production on track. The designer also delivers and sets up wedding cakes at off-site locations and serves as a lead for part-time and other employees by providing instruction and reviewing their work. The position works closely with the bakery team and communicates daily with the Bakery Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
- Strong cake decorating skills and ability to keep current on design trends and techniques.
- Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast-paced environment.
- Math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, provide instruction, and review their work.
- Clear communication with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager.
- Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for providing an outstanding customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
- Review daily orders and create timelines and production schedules; check cake-order details such as size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
- Decorate bakery products promptly and keep current on designs and trends.
- Develop daily bakery orders for bakers, including cakes and required sizes.
- Track daily retail production and identify tasks to complete with co-workers.
- Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items that need filling or replacement.
- Order decorating-area supplies and verify orders upon receipt.
- Deliver and set up wedding cakes at off-site locations.
- Communicate with the Bakery Manager about displays, weekly ads, and special needs.
- Lead part-time and other employees by instructing them and reviewing their work.
- Participate in employee cross-training.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
