Bakery Clerk

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

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Minnesota is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to keep the bakery area clean, stocked, and welcoming. You will greet customers at the counter, help them find products, and assist with placing orders while maintaining sanitation and organization.

This role emphasizes teamwork and a hands-on approach to preparing and replenishing baked goods, monitoring freshness, and supporting store operations. Starting wage ranges from $13.50 to $16.80 per hour, with opportunities to learn and grow

Qualifications

• Less than a high school diploma or equivalent accepted; up to six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and move about for long periods in a bakery environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and making them feel welcome in the bakery
• Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and taking orders at the bakery counter
• Review daily orders and monitor product freshness, appearance, and supply levels throughout your shift
• Prepare, finish, and replenish baked goods as needed, pulling product from the cooler or freezer to prepare for baking
• Follow and maintain proper sanitation procedures, keeping your work area clean and organized at all times
• Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed
• Operate the department register to process payments where applicable
• Remove trash in a timely manner and maintain a tidy department
• Work alongside your teammates to ensure a smooth, positive experience for every customer
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

Skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Basic math skills

Customer communication

Organization

Job description

Additional 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 Clerk 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 Clerks play a key role in keeping one of our most popular departments running smoothly and smelling amazing. In this role, you'll prepare and replenish products, assist customers at the bakery counter, and help create the kind of warm, welcoming experience that keeps people coming back. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in a job well done, and love being part of a team that makes customers' days a little sweeter, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and making them feel welcome in the bakery
• Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and taking orders at the bakery counter
• Review daily orders and monitor product freshness, appearance, and supply levels throughout your shift
• Prepare, finish, and replenish baked goods as needed, pulling product from the cooler or freezer to prepare for baking
• Follow and maintain proper sanitation procedures, keeping your work area clean and organized at all times
• Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed
• Operate the department register to process payments where applicable
• Remove trash in a timely manner and maintain a tidy department
• Work alongside your teammates to ensure a smooth, positive experience for every customer
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

You’ll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home, and Bakery Department Manager

Your Skills

• Follow written and verbal instructions with confidence
• Use basic math skills for simple addition, subtraction, counting, and recording
• Communicate clearly with customers and teammates in a friendly, helpful way
• Stay organized and keep up with the pace of a busy bakery environment

Less than a high school diploma or equivalent accepted; up to six months of similar or related experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home, and Bakery Department Manager

Education and Experience

Less than a high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted

Up to six months of similar or related work experience preferred

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 role is based in a store bakery environment where things stay busy and engaging. You may encounter exposure to flour dust, noise, temperature extremes, and damp conditions, all pretty standard for a bakery setting. The role also involves working with and around standard bakery equipment and may include exposure to electrical equipment and cleaning products or solvents. 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 $13.50 to $16.80 depending on experience.

For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.