Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Oakdale, MN

12d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, Bakery Cake Designers help customers celebrate special occasions by using creativity and decorating skills to bring customer visions to life. The role involves decorating cakes and other bakery items, assisting customers with orders, 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 works closely with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly. Training is provided.

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 cake decorating skills and ability to stay current on design trends and techniques.
Ability to solve practical problems and carefully follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use math, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, instructing them and reviewing their work.
Clear communication with customers, coworkers, and the Bakery Manager.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable to the role, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable to the role, ability to work around heat and burn hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable to the role, ability 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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take orders at the bakery counter, and help customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and create timelines and production schedules; verify cake-order details such as size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
Decorate bakery items promptly and stay current on new designs and trends.
Develop daily bakery orders for bakers, including cakes and required sizes.
Track daily retail production and identify tasks to complete with coworkers.
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 instructing them and reviewing their work.
Participate in employee cross-training.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly and provide helpful service, including taking product orders.
Follow the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.