Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a globally recognized leader in the natural and organic foods industry, known for its commitment to high-quality products, sustainability, and community engagement. Founded on the principle of nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market is much more than a grocery store; it is a mission-driven establishment focused on improving how people eat and live. The company supports initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved communities, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. These efforts underscore Whole Foods Market's dedication to creating meaningful change within communities and beyond, making it an inspiring workplace for individuals passionate about making a positive impact.
Whole Foods Market offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment where personal growth is encouraged alongside professional development. The company values teamwork, diversity, and a strong work ethic, all of which contribute to its reputation as a world-changer in the grocery industry. Employees, referred to as Team Members, enjoy a culture that embraces innovation, excellence, and respect for the environment.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a specialized position that emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and customer service. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for all aspects of decorating and assembling cakes, tarts, pastries, and specialty bakery items. Your artistic talents will be showcased as you build and finish these baked goods, ensuring every detail aligns with the company's quality standards and customer expectations. This role requires precision and an eye for detail to create visually appealing and delicious products.
In this position, you will also play a vital role in maintaining the bakery department's operational efficiency by following production schedules, managing product quality, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment. The Bakery Decorator supports other team members, including apprentices, and contributes to a positive team atmosphere by delivering excellent customer service. You will engage directly with customers to create custom cake designs based on their preferences, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
With a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience, this position offers competitive pay along with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program. These benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other team member perks, providing a well-rounded compensation package that supports both personal and professional wellbeing.
Whole Foods Market values inclusivity and offers equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, gender, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. They prioritize hiring and promoting individuals based on their qualifications and the needs of the business. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply through the official Whole Foods Market website to ensure authenticity and timely consideration.
Joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means becoming part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery industry by setting the highest standards of excellence and innovation. It presents an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about bakery arts, customer service, and making a meaningful difference in the community. This role not only challenges your decorating skills but also your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the company’s core values and food safety standards.
Whole Foods Market offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment where personal growth is encouraged alongside professional development. The company values teamwork, diversity, and a strong work ethic, all of which contribute to its reputation as a world-changer in the grocery industry. Employees, referred to as Team Members, enjoy a culture that embraces innovation, excellence, and respect for the environment.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a specialized position that emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and customer service. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for all aspects of decorating and assembling cakes, tarts, pastries, and specialty bakery items. Your artistic talents will be showcased as you build and finish these baked goods, ensuring every detail aligns with the company's quality standards and customer expectations. This role requires precision and an eye for detail to create visually appealing and delicious products.
In this position, you will also play a vital role in maintaining the bakery department's operational efficiency by following production schedules, managing product quality, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment. The Bakery Decorator supports other team members, including apprentices, and contributes to a positive team atmosphere by delivering excellent customer service. You will engage directly with customers to create custom cake designs based on their preferences, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
With a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience, this position offers competitive pay along with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program. These benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other team member perks, providing a well-rounded compensation package that supports both personal and professional wellbeing.
Whole Foods Market values inclusivity and offers equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, gender, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. They prioritize hiring and promoting individuals based on their qualifications and the needs of the business. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply through the official Whole Foods Market website to ensure authenticity and timely consideration.
Joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means becoming part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery industry by setting the highest standards of excellence and innovation. It presents an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about bakery arts, customer service, and making a meaningful difference in the community. This role not only challenges your decorating skills but also your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the company’s core values and food safety standards.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- In an 8-hour workday, standing/walking 6-8 hours
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures: 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
- 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
- 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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