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.

We are seeking a Baker in the Bakery Department. This position is responsible for baking products for orders and replenishing displays while ensuring to always maintain a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Core Competencies:

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern, and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner.
• Assists customers by escorting them to the products they’re looking for, securing products that are out of reach, and performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.
• Checks orders for the day and sets up a timeline and production schedule.
• Prepares, bakes, and fries all department products as needed.
• Inspects incoming products for quality and quantity.
• Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat.
• Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department as directed by the bakery manager.
• Reviews current product on the shelf and re-merchandises the shelf as needed.
• Writes the department schedule and ensures employees are at work on time.
• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with or without correction.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

This position is continually exposed to flour, noise, and temperature extremes. There is frequent exposure to dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals/solvents. This is a fast-paced work environment with significant pressure.

Are you ready to smile? Apply today!

• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Health and wellness programs.

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Experience in baking and food preparation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Basic arithmetic skills.