Bakery Cake Designer and Wedding Cake Lead

Hy-Vee; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Bakery is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life, from birthday cakes to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You\'ll use creativity and decorating skills and act as a lead for part-time employees while collaborating with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

If you have a passion for decorating, attention to detail, and enjoy working with customers to create memorable desserts, we\'d love you on our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Decorating skills

Customer service

Leadership

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee Bakery is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life, from birthday cakes to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You\'ll use creativity and decorating skills and act as a lead for part-time employees while collaborating with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

If you have a passion for decorating, attention to detail, and enjoy working with customers to create memorable desserts, we\'d love you on our team.