Bakery Cake Designer & Lead Decorator for Weddings

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to join our Bakery department. You will bring creativity to cake decoration and help turn customer visions into edible works of art, including wedding cakes delivered and set up on site.

You will lead part-time staff, collaborate with the bakery team, and ensure timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards. A strong customer-service attitude and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training provided.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Decorating skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Math skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to join our Bakery department. You will bring creativity to cake decoration and help turn customer visions into edible works of art, including wedding cakes delivered and set up on site.

You will lead part-time staff, collaborate with the bakery team, and ensure timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards. A strong customer-service attitude and attention to detail are essential.