Creative Bakery Cake Designer & Lead Decorator

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer in Davenport, IA. You will bring customer visions to life with birthday, wedding, and specialty cakes, while leading part-time staff and coordinating with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes decorating creativity, accuracy in order details, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior short-term food service or bakery experience a plus.
• Ability to learn Hy-Vee policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and take bakery orders.
• Set up production timelines and daily cake order details.
• Decorate bakery items and stay current with designs and trends.
• Prepare daily bakery orders for bakers (cakes and sizes).
• Lead part-time employees and coordinate with bakery team.
• Follow sanitation standards and keep the area clean and safe.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Decorating skills

Problem solving

Math skills (fractions/percents)

Lead part-time staff

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months or less related experience

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer in Davenport, IA. You will bring customer visions to life with birthday, wedding, and specialty cakes, while leading part-time staff and coordinating with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes decorating creativity, accuracy in order details, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced bakery environment.