Cake Designer & Lead Decorator — Nights & Weekends

Hy-Vee; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Iowa City seeks a part-time Bakery Cake Designer to decorate cakes, manage daily orders, and assist the bakery team. You will greet customers, take orders, and ensure cakes meet quality and timeline requirements. You will lead part-time staff, coordinate production, and help with setup for weddings and special events.

The role emphasizes creativity, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment. Night and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience decorating cakes and pastries with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and train part-time staff and coordinate with the bakery team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take cake orders at the bakery counter.
• Check daily orders and set up production timelines and schedules.
• Decorate cakes and bakery items with current designs and trends.
• Prepare daily bakery orders for bakers including cake sizes.
• Track production and coordinate tasks with coworkers to meet deadlines.
• Deliver wedding cakes on site and coordinate setup where needed.
• Assist with stocking, ordering supplies, and ensuring proper sanitation.

Skills

Decorating skills

Lead and guide part-time employees

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee in Iowa City seeks a part-time Bakery Cake Designer to decorate cakes, manage daily orders, and assist the bakery team. You will greet customers, take orders, and ensure cakes meet quality and timeline requirements. You will lead part-time staff, coordinate production, and help with setup for weddings and special events.

The role emphasizes creativity, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment. Night and weekend availability is required.