{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a8a28d3367cbaaebd1fda082","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a8a28d3367cbaaebd1fda082","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a8a28d3367cbaaebd1fda082","title":"Bakery Cake Designer","description":"Additional Considerations (if any):\n-\n\nAt 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.\n\nJob Description:\nJob Title:\nBakery Cake Designer\n\nDepartment:\nBakery\n\nFLSA:\nHourly\n\nRevision Date:\n07/2026\n\nAbout Hy-Vee\nAt 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.\n\nThe Role and Why It's Important\nAt Hy-Vee, our bakery department helps customers celebrate life's biggest moments, and our Bakery Cake Designers are at the heart of making those moments special. In this role, you'll use your creativity and decorating skills to bring customer visions to life, from birthday cakes and everyday treats to wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. You'll also serve as a lead for part-time employees and collaborate closely with the bakery team to keep production running smoothly.\n\nIf you have a passion for decorating, an eye for detail, and enjoy working with customers to create something memorable, we'd love to have you on our team.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nDeliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile, taking orders at the bakery counter, and assisting them with their needs throughout the store\n\nCheck orders for the day, set up a timeline and production schedule, and check cake orders daily for details including size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates\n\nDecorate bakery items in a timely manner, keeping current on new designs and trends\n\nDevelop daily bakery orders for bakers including cakes and sizes needed\n\nTrack daily retail production and identify tasks to be completed with co-workers\n\nCheck product dates, pull cases for work, and list items to fill or replace\n\nOrder supplies for the decorating area and check off the order upon receipt\n\nDeliver product and set up wedding cakes on site outside the store\n\nCommunicate with the Bakery Manager daily regarding displays, weekly ads, and special needs\n\nOperate as a lead with part-time and other employees by instructing and reviewing their work\n\nParticipate in employee cross-training\n\nPractice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times\n\nAnswer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders\n\nFollow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines\n\nPitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up\n\nYour Skills\nTo be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:\n\nBring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience\n\nApply strong decorating skills and stay current on cake design trends and techniques\n\nSolve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast-paced environment\n\nApply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages in day-to-day tasks\n\nLead and guide part-time employees, providing instruction and reviewing their work\n\nCommunicate clearly with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager\n\nReporting Relationships\nAccountable and Reports to:\nStore Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Bakery Department Manager\n\nEducation and Experience\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent experience\n\nSix months or less of similar or related work experience; we'll provide all the training you need to succeed\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nFrequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas\n\nWhere applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation\n\nWhere applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment\n\nWhere applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards\n\nPerform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties\n\nWorking Environment\nThis is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. You'll work in the bakery department and can expect exposure to flour dust, noise, temperature extremes, cleaning chemicals and solvents, and residual fumes. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.\n\nEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Sheldon","state":"IA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-25T03:49:59.784Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-3011.00","title":"Bakers","slug":"bakers"},{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"},{"code":"27-1023.00","title":"Floral Designers","slug":"floral-designers"}],"industries":[{"code":"311811","title":"Retail Bakeries","slug":"retail-bakeries"},{"code":"445291","title":"Baked Goods Retailers","slug":"baked-goods-retailers"},{"code":"445110","title":"Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)","slug":"supermarkets-and-other-grocery-retailers-except-convenience-retailers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bakery Cake Designer","description":"Additional Considerations (if any):\n-\n\nAt Hy-Vee our people are our strength. 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