Des Moines,IA,USA Airport($13-$16/hr) | Hiring

Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected grocery retailer known for its commitment to excellent customer service and high-quality products. With a focus on community and customer satisfaction, Hy-Vee operates numerous stores across several states, offering a friendly shopping environment and a wide range of fresh and packaged goods. Hy-Vee values its employees as its greatest strength, fostering a workplace culture where team members can grow professionally and personally while contributing to the company’s promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle." This supportive atmosphere encourages collaboration, professionalism, and customer-focused service. The Baker position at Hy-Vee is a crucial role within the bakery department, dedicated to baking products that meet customer orders and replenish store displays. Bakers are essential to maintaining product quality, freshness, and variety, while also ensuring the bakery area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This non-exempt role offers a hands-on, fast-paced work environment where the baker interacts with customers by providing friendly and efficient service. The baker manages the production schedule, maintains product displays, and supports the team by overseeing bakery clerks and apprentices. This position requires a growth mindset, professionalism, and a strong orientation towards customer satisfaction and teamwork. Emphasizing operational efficiency, bakers at Hy-Vee are responsible for monitoring product quality, following sanitation procedures, and addressing any equipment issues promptly to ensure seamless bakery operations. In addition to baking skills, the position demands leadership capabilities, as bakers take on a lead role with other bakery staff. Bakers are expected to anticipate product needs for current and future inventory, coordinate supply ordering, and adhere to company policies concerning personal hygiene, punctuality, and safety. Working conditions include exposure to flour, temperature extremes, and noise, reflecting the dynamic nature of bakery production. The role’s physical demands include lifting, standing for extended periods, and performing various motions necessary for baking and customer service tasks. Overall, this baker role at Hy-Vee presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service who desire to work for a reputable company that values teamwork, quality, and a customer-first approach. Candidates who excel will find themselves part of a vibrant and supportive community that encourages continuous improvement and growth.

• Must be 18 or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months to one year of related baking or food preparation experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
• Visual acuity with or without correction
• Ability to perform physical activities including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, temperature-variable environment
• Ability to adhere to company policies on personal hygiene and dress
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening