Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Oakdale, MN

10d

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer decorates bakery items and helps customers create cakes and other treats for special occasions. The role includes taking customer orders, planning daily cake production, keeping current with design trends, and delivering and setting up wedding cakes at off-site locations. The designer also serves as a lead for part-time employees, supports bakery operations, and maintains a clean, safe work area. The position is based in the bakery department and involves customer service, production scheduling, order and supply tracking, employee instruction, and collaboration with the Bakery Manager and other bakery staff.

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 an interest in current cake design trends and techniques.
Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, including instructing and reviewing their work.
Clear communication 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.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take orders at the bakery counter, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and schedule production; verify cake order details such as size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
Decorate bakery products in a timely manner and keep current on new 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 to fill or replace.
Order decorating-area supplies and verify orders upon receipt.
Deliver and set up wedding cakes at off-site locations.
Communicate daily with the Bakery Manager regarding displays, weekly ads, and special needs.
Lead part-time and other employees by giving instructions and reviewing their work.
Participate in employee cross-training.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer calls promptly and provide helpful service, including taking product orders.
Follow Hy-Vee dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.