Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Harrisburg, SD

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer works in Hy-Vee’s bakery department, using decorating skills and creativity to fulfill customer cake and bakery-item orders, including wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. The role includes customer service, planning daily production, supporting bakery operations, and serving as a lead for part-time and other employees. Training is provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 carefully in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, including instructing and reviewing their work.
Clear communication skills with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager.
Commitment to Hy-Vee’s mission and a genuine passion for customer service.
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 timeline and production schedule; verify cake order details such as size, deco 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 required cakes and 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 deliveries upon receipt.
Deliver products 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 instructing them and reviewing their work.
Participate in employee cross-training.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer the phone promptly and provide helpful customer 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.