Bakery Lead: Fresh Bakes & Customer Service

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

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Iowa City is seeking a dedicated Baker to join our Bakery team. You will prepare and bake items, manage daily production, and support clerks to deliver fresh products with friendly service. Attention to quality, safety and cleanliness are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and a willingness to learn and lead in a team setting. Join us and help create a smile in every aisle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience; department training is helpful.
• Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with their needs throughout the store
• Check orders for the day and set up a timeline and production schedule, prioritizing special and future orders as needed
• Prepare, make up, bake, and fry all department products, proofing items as necessary and pulling product from the freezer or cooler
• Review product for freshness and pull by stale date; anticipate product needs not only for the current day but for subsequent days
• Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks
• Invoice and put away product as instructed by the Department Manager
• Check signage for correct labels on ad items and review the department for potential safety issues

Skills

Commitment to Hy-Vee mission

Problem solving

Math skills (fractions/decimals/perc.)

Lead bakery clerks

Clear communication

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Department training helpful

Job description

Hy-Vee in Iowa City is seeking a dedicated Baker to join our Bakery team. You will prepare and bake items, manage daily production, and support clerks to deliver fresh products with friendly service. Attention to quality, safety and cleanliness are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and a willingness to learn and lead in a team setting. Join us and help create a smile in every aisle.