Baker - Apply Today!

Hy-Vee is a well-established and reputable grocery store chain known for its commitment to providing excellent customer service and high-quality products. With a strong presence across multiple states, Hy-Vee operates as a supermarket that prides itself on community engagement, employee satisfaction, and customer-focused service. Their slogan, "a helpful smile in every aisle," reflects the company culture that values friendliness, teamwork, and dedication. Hy-Vee places significant importance on its workforce as the foundation of its success, emphasizing engagement, support, and a positive working environment to deliver exceptional shopping experiences to customers. The Baker position at Hy-Vee is a critical role within the bakery department. As a baker, you will be responsible for preparing baked goods both for customer orders and to replenish in-store displays. This role is more than just baking; it involves representing the company through courteous, friendly, and efficient customer interactions. Bakers at Hy-Vee work closely with colleagues, apprentices, bakery designers, and wrappers to ensure high standards of product freshness, quality, and safety are met consistently. The position is non-exempt and hourly, with a starting wage range of $17.00 to $21.25 depending on experience. Working as a baker at Hy-Vee means thriving in a fast-paced environment that requires physical stamina and attention to detail. Key responsibilities include mixing, baking, frying, and preparing various bakery products while maintaining strict sanitation guidelines and workplace safety. Attention to detail includes scheduling production, checking for freshness, managing inventory, proper use of bakery equipment, and customer service duties such as greeting and assisting shoppers. Beyond day-to-day operations, this role also entails some leadership responsibilities by acting as a lead for bakery clerks and managing scheduling in the absence of the bakery manager. Candidates will need to exhibit core competencies such as professionalism, growth mindset, customer focus, results orientation, and the ability to build partnerships within the team. The work environment involves exposure to flour, various noise levels, temperature extremes, and occasional handling of cleaning chemicals, which requires adherence to safety and health protocols. Bakers must be physically capable of lifting and moving heavy objects, conducting repetitive motions, and standing for extended periods. Hy-Vee offers a comprehensive benefits package, supporting employee well-being and career growth. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy baking, customer interaction, and working in a collaborative team environment. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, and applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Hy-Vee encourages candidates ready to contribute to a positive company culture and deliver outstanding customer service to apply and join their team.

• Must be 18 or older
• High school or equivalent experience
• Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Ability to copy data and guide people
• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Must be able to perform physical activities including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions