Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life through cake decorating, wedding cakes on site, and everyday treats. You'll lead part-time staff, coordinate with bakery team, and deliver outstanding service in a fast-moving bakery environment.

If you have a passion for decorating, an eye for detail, and enjoy helping customers, apply today. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and provides training to succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong decorating skills and attention to detail essential.
• Excellent math skills for measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile, take orders at the bakery counter, and assist customers throughout the store.
• Check daily orders, set up a timeline and production schedule, verify cake sizes and decorations.
• Decorate bakery items promptly and stay current on new designs and trends.
• Lead part-time employees and coordinate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.
• Maintain proper sanitation, safety, and cleanliness in the work area.
• Deliver and set up wedding cakes on site outside the store if required.
• Communicate with the Bakery Manager about displays, weekly ads, and special needs.

Skills

Customer service

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership (part-time staff)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description: Job Title: Bakery Cake Designer Department: Bakery FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important At Hy-Vee, our bakery department helps customers celebrate life's biggest moments, and our Bakery Cake Designers are at the heart of making those moments special. In this role, you'll use your creativity and decorating skills to bring customer visions to life, from birthday cakes and everyday treats to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You'll also serve as a lead for part-time employees and collaborate closely with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly. If you have a passion for decorating, an eye for detail, and enjoy working with customers to create something memorable, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile, taking orders at the bakery counter, and assisting them with their needs throughout the store
• Check orders for the day, set up a timeline and production schedule, and check cake orders daily for details including size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates
• Decorate bakery items in a timely manner, keeping current on new designs and trends
• Develop daily bakery orders for bakers including cakes and sizes needed
• Track daily retail production and identify tasks to be completed with co-workers
• Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items to fill or replace
• Order supplies for the decorating area and check off the order upon receipt
• Deliver product and set up wedding cakes on site outside the store
• Communicate with the Bakery Manager daily regarding displays, weekly ads, and special needs
• Operate as a lead with part-time and other employees by instructing and reviewing their work
• Participate in employee cross-training
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders
• Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
• Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up

Your Skills

• Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Apply strong decorating skills and stay current on cake design trends and techniques
• Solve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast‑paced environment
• Apply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages in day‑to‑day tasks
• Lead and guide part‑time employees, providing instruction and reviewing their work
• Communicate clearly with customers, co‑workers, and the Bakery Manager

Reporting Relationships

• Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Bakery Department Manager

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
• Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
• Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat‑and‑burn‑related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
• Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
• Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Working Environment

This is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. You'll work in the bakery department and can expect exposure to flour dust, noise, temperature extremes, cleaning chemicals and solvents, and residual fumes. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.