Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Oskaloosa, IA seeks a talented Bakery Cake Designer to turn customer visions into edible creations. You will decorate cakes, manage daily orders, and coordinate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

This role emphasizes customer service, design trend awareness, and leading part-time staff while ensuring safety, sanitation, and timely delivery of orders, including on-site wedding cake setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or less of related work experience; training provided.
• Ability to use sharp knives safely and follow sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and take orders at the bakery counter.
• Check orders for the day, set up timelines and production schedules, ensure details match the request.
• Decorate bakery items and stay current on cake design trends.
• Develop daily bakery orders for bakers including cakes and sizes.
• Track daily production and coordinate tasks with co-workers.
• Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items to fill or replace.
• Order decorating supplies and verify receipts.
• Deliver and set up wedding cakes on site outside the store.
• Communicate with Bakery Manager about displays and special needs.
• Lead part-time employees and provide instruction; assist with cross-training.
• Maintain sanitation and keep work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Answer phones and provide friendly service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Communication

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Decorating equipment

Job description

Bakery Cake Designer page is loaded## Bakery Cake Designerlocations: Oskaloosa, D Street, Oskaloosa, IAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: October 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: R255015Additional 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**No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:* 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**To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:* 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.Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*