Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee•Savage, MN

12d

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer creates bakery items and custom cakes that help customers celebrate special occasions. The role involves taking customer orders, planning daily production, decorating products, and keeping current with cake designs and trends. 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. Wedding cakes may be delivered and set up at off-site locations. Training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training is provided.
Strong decorating skills and the ability to stay current on 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, provide instruction, and review 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.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
Review daily orders and prepare a timeline and production schedule.
Check cake orders for details such as size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
Decorate bakery items in a timely manner and keep current with 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 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 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 Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.