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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial Wellness Program
Health and wellness support
employee perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store dedicated to promoting health and sustainability by providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market is much more than just a grocery store; it is a community-focused company that emphasizes meaningful change through its initiatives. These initiatives include improving nutrition, funding school garden grants, enhancing access to fresh food in underprivileged areas, and alleviating poverty globally. With a culture that places great importance on employee growth and community impact, Whole Foods Market fosters an environment where team members can thrive personally... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- Completion of 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
- Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling hand movements
- Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to various temperatures including less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require the 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 clearly and respectfully to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
- 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
- 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 Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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