Creative Bakery Cake Designer & Lead Decorator

Hy-Vee; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life on birthday, wedding, and daily cakes. You will greet customers, take orders, and translate designs into beautiful, on-trend decorations while ensuring quality and timelines.

You’ll lead part-time team members, coordinate with the bakery squad, and deliver wedding cakes on-site when needed. This role emphasizes attention to detail, math accuracy, and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Deliver customer-focused service with a smile.
• Decorate cakes with current designs and trends.
• Use math for fractions, decimals, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take bakery orders.
• Set up daily production timelines and schedules.
• Decorate items and verify details (size, icing, dates).
• Lead part-time staff and coordinate with the bakery team.
• Prepare wedding cakes for on-site delivery and setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the bakery area.

Skills

Customer service

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Math skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Bakery Cake Designer to bring customer visions to life on birthday, wedding, and daily cakes. You will greet customers, take orders, and translate designs into beautiful, on-trend decorations while ensuring quality and timelines.

You’ll lead part-time team members, coordinate with the bakery squad, and deliver wedding cakes on-site when needed. This role emphasizes attention to detail, math accuracy, and exceptional service.