Cake Design Lead - Custom Cakes & On-Site Events

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee’s Bakery is seeking a Cake Designer who will bring customer visions to life with decorating skills and creativity. You will greet customers, take orders, decorate cakes, and help lead part-time staff while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes on-site work in a fast-paced store environment, with opportunities to coordinate wedding cake setups and daily production scheduling. Training is provided, and strong customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or less of similar work experience; training provided.
• Strong decorating skills and eye for detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and take bakery orders.
• Check orders daily for details and production schedule.
• Decorate bakery items with current designs and trends.
• Lead and guide part-time employees.
• Deliver and set up wedding cakes on site outside the store.
• Maintain sanitation and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Answer the phone and provide friendly, helpful service.

Skills

Decorating skills

Customer service

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee’s Bakery is seeking a Cake Designer who will bring customer visions to life with decorating skills and creativity. You will greet customers, take orders, decorate cakes, and help lead part-time staff while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes on-site work in a fast-paced store environment, with opportunities to coordinate wedding cake setups and daily production scheduling. Training is provided, and strong customer service is essential.