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: Baker Department: Bakery FLSA: 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by the bakery manager + Reviews current product on the shelf, re-merchandises the shelf, and throws away or recycles outdated products + Invoices and puts away product as instructed.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.