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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness support
Health and wellness programs
employee perks
flexible schedule
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery chain committed to nourishing people and the planet with high-quality natural and organic products. As an industry leader, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just selling groceries; it is dedicated to creating meaningful change in communities and supporting sustainable practices globally. With initiatives like funding school garden grants, providing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries, the company embodies its purpose to improve the quality of life for its customers and the world around them. Whole Foods Market teams embrace a culture of teamwork, respect, and... 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
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Capacity for bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in temperatures below freezing, refrigerator temperatures, and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Capacity to work in wet and dry conditions
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Potential requirement to use ladders
Job Qualifications
- Proficient cake and pastry decorating skills including intermediate piping techniques and ability to create decorative flowers and borders
- Understanding of 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 with effective time management and organizational 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
- 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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