Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Saint Joseph, MO

11d•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 orders. The role includes assisting customers, organizing daily cake orders and production schedules, decorating bakery items, and delivering and setting up wedding cakes on site. The designer also leads and supports part-time and other employees, coordinates with the Bakery Manager, and helps keep bakery production and the work area running smoothly and safely. Training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
Strong decorating skills and ability to keep current on cake design trends and techniques.
Ability to solve practical problems and carefully follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide part-time employees by providing instruction and reviewing their work.
Clear communication with customers, co-workers, 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.
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.
Successful completion of 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 plan 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 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 decorating-area supplies 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 sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer phone calls 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.