Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Store discount
Wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned supermarket chain committed to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Known for its dedication to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community well-being, Whole Foods Market operates stores across the United States and internationally. The company has earned a reputation not only as a grocery store but as a proactive participant in social and environmental change. Whole Foods emphasizes nourishing people and the planet by improving how people eat, supporting community initiatives like school garden grants, facilitating access to fresh, healthy food in underserved food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and much more. This mission-driven approach positions Whole Foods Market as a leader in revolutionizing the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence and fostering meaningful impact in communities locally and globally.

The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market involves specialized responsibilities for creating and decorating a variety of bakery goods including cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom order items. This position requires creativity, artistic skill, and attention to detail to ensure all products meet the company’s high standards for quality and presentation. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be instrumental in upholding Whole Foods Market’s core values by providing exceptional customer service and contributing to the production of delicious treats that delight customers. Your duties will include assembling, filling, icing, and decorating bakery items, while managing production schedules and ensuring proper product rotation and freshness within sales displays. In addition, you will mentor Bakery Decorator Apprentices and collaborate effectively with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, alongside access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive Whole Benefits package. This includes benefits such as store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness resources, financial wellness programs, and other perks, which reflect the company’s commitment to supporting the well-being and professional growth of its team members. The working environment is dynamic and fast-paced, allowing for continuous learning and opportunities to develop both technical skills and customer interaction capabilities.

Whole Foods Market values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. The company promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, ensuring fair consideration for all candidates based on qualifications and business needs. Employment at Whole Foods means joining a team dedicated to making a positive difference beyond the grocery aisles, where your role as a Bakery Decorator helps create memorable experiences and nourishes the community every day.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
  • complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience
  • prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred
  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders
  • understand color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes
  • ability to apply proper technique when using all icings, including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and all varieties of Meringue
  • ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures
  • effective time management and organization skills
  • advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety
  • basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
  • strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members
  • strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Job Duties

  • Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items
  • build, ice, and decorate cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures to meet business demand
  • complete production and spoilage records according to standard procedures, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product
  • prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed
  • merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers
  • monitor product quality for freshness and ensure proper product rotation within the display case, following standard procedures
  • provide guidance and support for Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other Team Members
  • create special order cake designs based on customer preferences
  • provide excellent customer service, addressing customers' needs in a timely and effective manner, model suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards
  • perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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