Overnight Baker

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.

Job Description:

Job Title: BakerDepartment: BakeryFLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:As a Baker, this position will be responsible for baking products for orders and to replenish displays.

Core Competencies:

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

Reporting Relations:Accountable and Reports to: Plant Manager; Assistant Plant Manager; Lead Baker

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks orders and sets up a timeline and production schedule.
• Prepares make up, bakes, and fries all department products as needed.
• Sets and maintains pace of line to ensure production quota is reached.
• Prepares ingredients for next day’s scheduled product run.
• Reviews the status and appearance of product for freshness.
• Pulls product from the freezer or the cooler
• Invoices and puts away product as instructed by the department manager
• Anticipates product needs, not only for the current day but subsequent days.
• Inspects incoming products quality and quantity
• Checks for correct labels on ad items
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment at end of each day.
• Operates as a lead with bakery clerks
• Prioritizes orders as per customer and department manager request; checks orders (not only special orders, but future orders for the day).
• Proofs necessary items
• 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
• Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department (except cake decorating items) as directed by the bakery manager
• Reviews current product on the shelf, re-merchandises the shelf, and throws away or recycles outdated products
• Invoices and puts away product as instructed.
• Assists in other areas as needed
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions
• Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Must be able to copy data from one record to another, interview to obtain basic information, guide people and provide basic direction.

Education and Experience:High school or equivalent experience (department training helpful) and over six months up to one year of similar or related experience.

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, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, 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.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:Mixers, scales, sheeter, rounder, dishwasher, fryer, oven, pallet jack, fork lift, and other production equipment.

Confidentiality:Has access to confidential information including sales.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

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