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Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to providing the highest quality products while fostering sustainability and community well-being. Founded with the purpose of nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond typical grocery retail by emphasizing social responsibility initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved food deserts, and supporting efforts to alleviate poverty globally. As a company, Whole Foods Market sets the standards of excellence and continually revolutionizes the grocery industry with a focus on wholesome, nutritious, and sustainable products. Known for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
  • Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Capability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Willingness to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Willingness to work 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
  • Ability to work in a range of temperatures from freezing (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • May require use of ladders
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills including intermediate piping techniques and ability to create decorative flowers and borders
  • Understanding of color theory related to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes
  • Ability to apply proper technique using all icings including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and varieties of Meringue
  • Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Advanced knife handling and equipment safety
  • Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to team members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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