Cake Designer & Lead — Create Celebrations (Part-Time)

Hy-Vee; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Gladstone, MO is seeking a part-time Bakery Cake Designer to craft birthday, wedding, and everyday cakes. You will greet customers, translate their visions into designs, and ensure timely, accurate cake preparations with on-site setup.

You'll lead part-time teammates, coordinate with the bakery team, and help maintain fresh, high-quality products. A high school diploma or equivalent and decorating interest are required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required or relatable experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training provided.
• Ability to apply fractions, decimals and percentages in day-to-day tasks.
• Decorating skills and knowledge of cake design trends helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and take bakery orders.
• Review daily orders, set up production timelines, and verify cake details (size, deco pack, icing).
• Decorate cakes and bakery items, staying current with trends and designs.
• Prepare daily bakery orders for bakers and coordinate with team for timing.
• Lead and guide part-time staff, provide instruction, and review work.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the work area.

Skills

Decorating skills

Math skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee in Gladstone, MO is seeking a part-time Bakery Cake Designer to craft birthday, wedding, and everyday cakes. You will greet customers, translate their visions into designs, and ensure timely, accurate cake preparations with on-site setup.

You'll lead part-time teammates, coordinate with the bakery team, and help maintain fresh, high-quality products. A high school diploma or equivalent and decorating interest are required, with on-the-job training provided.