Lead Baker & Bakery Team Lead — Fresh & Fast-Paced

Hy-Vee Inc; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc in the United States seeks a dedicated Baker for the Bakery department. You will prepare and bake items, manage production and lead bakery clerks, ensuring fresh, high-quality products for daily orders and special requests.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to sanitation standards, accurate labeling, and efficient collaboration with the Bakery Manager and store team to maintain department excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; department training is helpful.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a bakery or food service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with their needs throughout the store
• Check orders for the day and set up a timeline and production schedule, prioritizing special and future orders as needed
• Prepare, make up, bake, and fry all department products, proofing items as necessary and pulling product from the freezer or cooler
• Review product for freshness and pull by stale date; anticipate product needs not only for the current day but for subsequent days
• Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks
• Invoice and put away product as instructed by the Department Manager
• Check signage for correct labels on ad items and review the department for potential safety issues
• Understand the use and maintenance needs of bakery equipment and follow up on potential issues
• Operate as a lead with bakery clerks, providing guidance and direction
• Review current product on the shelf, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products
• Order supplies and merchandise items for the department as directed by the Bakery Manager
• Write the department schedule and ensure coverage in the Bakery Manager's absence
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders
• Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
• Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Baking

Food safety

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc in the United States seeks a dedicated Baker for the Bakery department. You will prepare and bake items, manage production and lead bakery clerks, ensuring fresh, high-quality products for daily orders and special requests.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to sanitation standards, accurate labeling, and efficient collaboration with the Bakery Manager and store team to maintain department excellence.