Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Mankato, MN

2d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer works in Hy-Vee’s bakery department, using decorating skills and creativity to fulfill customer requests for cakes and other bakery items. The role includes working with customers on orders, preparing and decorating products, coordinating daily production, and delivering and setting up wedding cakes at off-site locations. The designer also serves as a lead for part-time and other employees and collaborates with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly. Training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training is provided.
Strong decorating skills and ability to stay current on cake design trends and techniques.
Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use 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 customer service.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability, where applicable, to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Ability, where applicable, to work around heat- and burn-related hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Ability, where applicable, to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and establish a timeline and production schedule; check cake order details including size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
Decorate bakery items in a timely manner 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 supplies for the decorating area and verify orders upon receipt.
Deliver and set up wedding cakes at off-site locations.
Communicate daily with the Bakery Manager about displays, weekly ads, and special needs.
Lead part-time and other employees by providing instruction 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 Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.