Bakery Cake Designer - Apply Today!

Hy-Vee is a leading grocery store chain known for its commitment to customer service and community involvement. The company prides itself on its helpful and friendly workforce, promising 'a helpful smile in every aisle' to create a welcoming shopping experience for customers. With a reputation built on quality products and excellent customer service, Hy-Vee operates numerous stores across the Midwest, providing a range of grocery and specialty items, including fresh bakery products. The workplace culture at Hy-Vee emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a growth mindset, making it an engaging place for employees to thrive and grow. The Bakery Cake Designer position at Hy-Vee is a non-exempt role situated within the bakery department. This role focuses on decorating bakery items and assisting customers both in person and over the telephone. This position plays a vital part in ensuring a positive company image by delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. A Bakery Cake Designer is responsible for creating attractive, high-quality bakery decorations that meet customer specifications and showcase the latest design trends. This role requires an individual who is not only skilled in cake decorating but also passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience. The position requires collaboration with bakery team members to confirm production schedules, order necessary supplies, and maintain department standards. The Bakery Cake Designer will also engage directly with customers, assisting them in placing orders, answering questions, and fulfilling special requests. On-site setup of wedding cakes and delivering finished products are part of the responsibilities, requiring good organizational and communication skills. Working at Hy-Vee as a Bakery Cake Designer also entails adherence to company policies and sanitation practices to maintain a clean and safe work environment. The position demands physical activity including lifting, standing, and repetitive motions, and involves working in an environment exposed to flour dust, noise, and temperature variations. Overall, this role is perfect for someone passionate about baking artistry and customer interaction who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, helping to create memorable moments for customers through beautifully designed cakes and bakery items.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• six months or less of similar or related work experience
• ability to solve practical problems
• ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• ability to file, post, and copy data
• ability to interview and obtain basic information
• ability to guide people and provide basic direction