Bakery Department Manager Trainee

Additional Considerations (if any): - 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 Title: Bakery Department Manager Trainee Department: Bakery FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026 About Hy-Vee At 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. The Role and Why It’s Important This is your launchpad. As a Bakery Department Manager Trainee at Hy-Vee, you’ll work side by side with an experienced Bakery Department Manager to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to lead a department of your own. From customer service and team leadership to pricing, scheduling, and inventory, you’ll get hands-on experience in every aspect of running a successful bakery. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and excited about growing your career in retail management, this is a great place to start. What You’ll Do No two shifts are exactly the same, but here’s what you can expect: Work alongside the Bakery Department Manager and complete a structured activity book covering all key aspects of department management Help set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability Build a friendly, welcoming atmosphere by encouraging your team to greet and engage with customers and leading by example Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and going the extra mile to make their visit a great one Learn to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department employees under the guidance of the Department Manager Assist with scheduling, daily work plans, and department goal-setting Learn to manage ordering, replenishment, pricing, invoicing, and department bookkeeping Help analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, prepare ad projections, and plan promotions and displays Ensure proper product temperatures, storage procedures, and freshness standards to minimize shrink Assist with understanding and troubleshooting bakery equipment and coordinating maintenance as needed Support department inventory and product pre-orders Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies Step up to lead department employees in the absence of the Department Manager Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed You’ll receive direction and support from: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Bakery Department Manager Your Skills To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be able to: Deliver outstanding customer service and inspire others to do the same Solve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variables Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with customers, employees, and vendors Handle confidential information, including pricing data, with discretion High school diploma or equivalent required; six months to one year of similar or related experience preferred Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Bakery Department Manager Direct Reports: Department Employees in the absence of the Department Manager Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Six months to one year of similar or related experience preferred Physical Requirements Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance