Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, quality foods, and community well-being. Established as a pioneer in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market operates across numerous locations offering shoppers access to fresh, wholesome, and responsibly sourced products. The company’s ethos goes beyond just selling groceries—it represents a movement toward nourishing people and the planet through healthier eating, supporting local and global sustainability initiatives, and creating impactful community programs. Whole Foods Market invests in projects like funding school garden grants, improving food access in underserved areas, and aiding poverty alleviation in developing countries, reflecting its larger mission to be a force for good worldwide. Being a part of Whole Foods Market means contributing to this vision, helping set industry standards, and pioneering new methods to provide superior quality and service in the natural foods sector.
In the role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be entrusted with the creative and technical responsibility of crafting and decorating a variety of bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. This position requires an artistic eye and precision to ensure that every bakery product is not only delicious but also visually appealing and meets the brand’s precise quality standards. You will be a vital member of the bakery team, maintaining excellence in product appearance and quality while also offering outstanding customer service. The Bakery Decorator will engage in decorating cakes using an array of icing techniques and color theory principles, creating custom designs reflecting customer preferences and seasonal themes. Beyond artistry, the role includes adhering to food safety regulations, managing product displays, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting apprenticeship trainees and other team members. The position demands strong organizational abilities to prioritize production orders efficiently and uphold the department’s high standards throughout each shift.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about bakery arts who want to grow their skills while working in an inclusive, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment. The wage range for the Bakery Decorator position is from $15.50 to $29.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" to eligible full and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and other valuable perks. These benefits aim to support the overall well-being and professional growth of the team, reinforcing Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Prospective candidates should expect to participate actively in maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards of the bakery while contributing positively to customer interactions and team activities. Overall, the Bakery Decorator role is a dynamic opportunity to join a company known not only for its products and service quality but also for its continuous efforts to improve the health of people and the planet through thoughtful business practices and community engagement.
In the role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be entrusted with the creative and technical responsibility of crafting and decorating a variety of bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. This position requires an artistic eye and precision to ensure that every bakery product is not only delicious but also visually appealing and meets the brand’s precise quality standards. You will be a vital member of the bakery team, maintaining excellence in product appearance and quality while also offering outstanding customer service. The Bakery Decorator will engage in decorating cakes using an array of icing techniques and color theory principles, creating custom designs reflecting customer preferences and seasonal themes. Beyond artistry, the role includes adhering to food safety regulations, managing product displays, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting apprenticeship trainees and other team members. The position demands strong organizational abilities to prioritize production orders efficiently and uphold the department’s high standards throughout each shift.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about bakery arts who want to grow their skills while working in an inclusive, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment. The wage range for the Bakery Decorator position is from $15.50 to $29.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" to eligible full and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and other valuable perks. These benefits aim to support the overall well-being and professional growth of the team, reinforcing Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Prospective candidates should expect to participate actively in maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards of the bakery while contributing positively to customer interactions and team activities. Overall, the Bakery Decorator role is a dynamic opportunity to join a company known not only for its products and service quality but also for its continuous efforts to improve the health of people and the planet through thoughtful business practices and community engagement.
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 including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures: less than or equal to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than or equal 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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