Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community empowerment. Founded with a vision to transform the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market places emphasis not only on providing fresh and healthy food options but also on making a meaningful impact socially and environmentally. The company supports numerous initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to nutritious food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing nations, and promoting sustainable agriculture. With a culture rooted in philanthropy and innovation, Whole Foods Market strives to be more than just a grocery store — it aims to be a catalyst for positive change within local communities and across the world. Their promise to nourish people and the planet guides all their operations, enabling them to maintain high standards of excellence and revolutionize how people shop for food.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and artistic expression to join a dynamic team focused on delivering quality and excellence. This position is responsible for creating and decorating a variety of bakery products including cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom special-order items. As a Bakery Decorator, you will utilize your creative skills and technical expertise to ensure each product meets the company’s quality standards and aesthetic expectations. More than just crafting beautiful desserts, you will play an important part in enhancing the overall customer experience by providing outstanding service and ensuring fresh, visually appealing products are available in the bakery display.

Beyond the technical baking and decorating duties, this role encompasses supporting Whole Foods Market’s core values and contributing to store programs and compliance with food safety regulations. You’ll have the chance to mentor and guide apprentice Bakery Decorators and collaborate closely with other team members in a fast-paced, quality-centric environment. The position requires strong time management, organizational capabilities, and adherence to strict sanitation and safety standards. Whole Foods Market offers competitive wages ranging from $17.00 to $30.20 per hour, reflecting experience and skill level. Additionally, employees have access to Whole Benefits, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health and wellness programs, store discounts, and financial wellness resources. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who seek a meaningful career where their talents contribute not only to exceptional baked goods but also to broader social and environmental goals, making a tangible difference in the community and the world.

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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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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