Cake Decorator Lead - Weddings & Celebration Cakes

hyvee; La Crosse (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Bakery is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to turn customer visions into edible memories, from birthday cakes to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You’ll lead part-time teammates and collaborate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

If you have a passion for decorating, an eye for detail, and enjoy helping customers create something memorable, we’d love to have you on our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 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
• 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

Skills

Decorating skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee Bakery is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to turn customer visions into edible memories, from birthday cakes to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You’ll lead part-time teammates and collaborate with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

If you have a passion for decorating, an eye for detail, and enjoy helping customers create something memorable, we’d love to have you on our team.