Sweet Shop Clerk

Hy-Vee; Cottage Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Cottage Grove is hiring a Sweet Shop Clerk in the Bakery. In this part-time role you will greet customers, take bakery orders, stock the shop, and help ensure fresh, nicely presented products.

No education or experience required; we provide training. You’ll work in a fast-paced, friendly team, with hourly wages from $13.00 to $16.25, and a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and excellent service. Benefits information available upon request.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction and count accurately.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly service; greet customers with a smile and learn their names.
• Take bakery orders and answer questions about products with enthusiasm.
• Review daily orders, anticipate needs, and replenish products as needed.
• Pull product from cooler/freezer for baking and maintain stock.
• Check freshness and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Check in product, store it properly, and review invoices as needed.
• Operate the register; handle payments and make change.
• Remove trash and wash dishes as necessary.
• Price and order products and deliver orders when required.
• Work with coworkers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
• Maintain hygiene, dress standards, and Hy-Vee policies.
• Be punctual and report to work as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

POS transactions

Job description

## Sweet Shop ClerkApply: Cottage Grove, E Point Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove, MN: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R257109**Additional Considerations (if any):****-****At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.****Job Description:****Job Title:** Sweet Shop Clerk**Department:** Bakery**FLSA:** Hourly**Revision Date:** 07/2026**About Hy-Vee**At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.**The Role and Why It's Important**Our Sweet Shop Clerks bring a little joy to every customer who walks through the bakery. In this role, you'll help keep our Sweet Shop stocked with fresh, beautifully presented products while delivering the kind of friendly, attentive service that keeps customers coming back. If you enjoy working with food, take pride in a well-run department, and love making people smile, we'd love to have you on our team.**What You'll Do**No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:* Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one* Take customer orders at the bakery counter and answer questions about products with enthusiasm and product knowledge* Review daily orders, anticipate product needs, and prepare, finish, and replenish product as necessary* Pull product from the cooler or freezer to prepare for baking and ensure an adequate food supply is ready and on hand* Review the status and appearance of food for freshness and maintain a clean, sanitary work area at all times* Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed* Run the department register, receive payment, and make change where applicable* Remove trash in a timely manner and wash dishes as necessary* Price and order product and deliver orders as needed* Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment* Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned* Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines* Report to work when scheduled and on time**Your Skills**To be successful, you'll need to be able to:* Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables* Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately* Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing* Work effectively as part of a team to deliver a great customer experience**Reporting Relationships****Accountable and Reports to:** Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Bakery Department Manager; Assistant Bakery Department Manager**Education and Experience*** No education or experience requirements; we will provide all the training you need to succeed**Physical Requirements*** Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas* Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation* Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment* Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards* Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties**Working Environment**This is a fast-paced role in a bakery environment where you will be on your feet throughout your shift. You will have exposure to flour dust, noise, temperature extremes, and cleaning chemicals or solvents, with occasional potential for electrical hazards. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $13.00 to $16.25 depending on experience.For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*