Lead Baker - Fresh, From-Scratch Creations

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Janesville, WI is seeking a skilled Baker to join our Bakery Department. You will prepare, bake, and finish a variety of products, lead bakery clerks, and ensure freshness and quality that delights our customers.

This fast-paced role requires 18+ age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 6–12 months of related experience. You’ll maintain sanitation, manage a department schedule, and deliver friendly service while upholding Hy-Vee guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; department training is helpful.
• 6–12 months of similar or related bakery experience 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• Review current product on the shelf, re-merchandise as needed, and remove or recycle outdated products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

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

1 year related experience

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Janesville, WI is seeking a skilled Baker to join our Bakery Department. You will prepare, bake, and finish a variety of products, lead bakery clerks, and ensure freshness and quality that delights our customers.

This fast-paced role requires 18+ age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 6–12 months of related experience. You’ll maintain sanitation, manage a department schedule, and deliver friendly service while upholding Hy-Vee guidelines.