Bakery Cake Desinger

Hy-Vee; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is hiring a Bakery Cake Designer in Rochester, MN. You will use decorating skills to bring customer visions to life, from birthday to wedding cakes, and lead part-time staff to keep production running smoothly.

You’ll greet customers, take orders, check details, decorate items, and assist with daily bakery operations while maintaining clean, safe work areas and delivering high-quality products to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or less related work experience; training provided.
• Ability to follow decorating designs and recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take cake orders at the bakery counter.
• Check orders, timelines, and production schedules; ensure details are correct.
• Decorate cakes and bakery items and keep up with trends and designs.
• Coordinate with bakers to determine cake sizes and deco packs for daily orders.
• Lead and train part-time staff; assist with cross-training and safety procedures.
• Deliver wedding cakes on-site and set up displays as needed.
• Maintain sanitation standards and keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Decorating skills

Customer service

Leadership

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $14.00 to $17.50 depending on experience.For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*