Bakery Cake Designer - Night & Weekend Shifts

Hy-Vee; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee’s Bakery Department in Johnston, IA is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life through cake design, from birthdays to weddings, with on-site wedding cake setup. You will lead part-time staff and coordinate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes creativity, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service, with night and weekend shifts required to meet bakery demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong decorating skills with cake design knowledge.
• Fast-paced environment with multitasking ability.
• Math skills for fractions, decimals, percentages.
• Lead and guide part-time staff; teamwork.
• Clear communication with customers and bakery team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take bakery orders.
• Decorate cakes and keep up with design trends.
• Check orders for details and timeline.
• Lead part-time employees and coordinate tasks.
• Ensure sanitation and safe food handling.
• Set up wedding cakes on site when required.
• Maintain clean, organized display and workstation.

Skills

Decorating skills

Math skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee’s Bakery Department in Johnston, IA is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life through cake design, from birthdays to weddings, with on-site wedding cake setup. You will lead part-time staff and coordinate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes creativity, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service, with night and weekend shifts required to meet bakery demand.