Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Waverly, IA

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to create bakery items and help customers celebrate special occasions. The role involves using decorating skills to bring customer visions to life, including decorating cakes and other treats, as well as delivering and setting up wedding cakes at off-site locations. The designer also helps coordinate bakery production and serves as a lead for part-time and other employees. The position is based in the bakery department and requires customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. The employee collaborates with the bakery team and communicates daily with the Bakery Manager. Training is provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training is provided.
Strong cake-decorating skills and ability to keep current with cake design trends and techniques.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for customer service.
Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use math, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, in daily tasks.
Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, including instructing them and reviewing their work.
Clear communication with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager.
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.
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, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and create a production timeline and schedule; verify cake order details such as size, decoration pack, icing needs, and dates.
Decorate bakery items in a timely manner and stay current on designs and trends.
Develop daily bakery orders for bakers, including cakes and required sizes.
Track daily retail production and identify tasks for co-workers to complete.
Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items to fill or replace.
Order decorating-area supplies and verify the order upon receipt.
Deliver and set up wedding cakes at locations outside the store.
Communicate daily with the Bakery Manager about displays, weekly ads, and special needs.
Lead part-time and other employees by providing instructions and reviewing their work.
Participate in employee cross-training.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer calls promptly and provide helpful service, including taking product orders.
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.