Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Savage, MN

12d•$14 - $18•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 that may be delivered and set up on site. The role provides customer service, helps coordinate daily production and orders, and serves as a lead for part-time and other employees. The position requires attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Training is provided.

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 with design trends and techniques.
Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use math, 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.
Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review the day’s orders, establish a timeline and production schedule, and 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 to complete with co-workers.
Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items to fill or replace.
Order supplies for the decorating area and verify orders upon receipt.
Deliver and set up wedding cakes on site 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 proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly, provide helpful service, and take product orders.
Follow Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.