Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Moline, IL

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer works in Hy-Vee’s bakery department, decorating cakes and other bakery items and helping customers create products for celebrations and everyday occasions. The role includes taking customer orders, planning daily production, checking order details, preparing and decorating products, and delivering and setting up wedding cakes at off-site locations. The designer also serves as a lead for part-time and other employees, supports bakery production, and works with the Bakery Manager on displays, weekly ads, and special needs. 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.
Commitment to Hy-Vee’s mission and passion for providing excellent customer service.
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, including instructing them and reviewing their work.
Clear communication skills with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades, work around heat and burn hazards, and operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review the day’s orders, set production timelines and schedules, and check cake orders for 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 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 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 advertisements, 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 customer calls promptly and provide helpful service, including taking product orders.
Follow the company dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.