Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Store discount
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store chain dedicated to promoting personal growth, community impact, and meaningful change. Founded on a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market is much more than just a grocery store. It is a company that actively participates in improving how people eat, supports school garden grants, provides fresh and healthy food access to underserved communities living in food deserts, and works to alleviate poverty in developing countries. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Whole Foods Market continues to set the standard of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and shared values, offering a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, your role goes beyond the traditional bakery tasks. You will play a vital part in creating stunning and delicious specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, and pastries that delight customers and reflect the company’s high standards for quality and presentation. Utilizing your artistic talents, you will assemble, fill, ice, and decorate a variety of bakery goods, ensuring each product is crafted to perfection. The Bakery Decorator position requires not only technical skill but also a keen eye for detail, creativity, and the ability to engage with customers by providing exceptional service. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhere strictly to food safety and departmental compliance regulations, and support the bakery team by guiding apprentices and collaborating effectively with other team members.
The Bakery Decorator position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market also provides a comprehensive benefits package through its "Whole Benefits" program, which includes eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support, and other perks. The company prioritizes fair and equal employment opportunities, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and thrive in a welcoming, respectful, and forward-thinking environment. This role is ideal for those with experience in retail or restaurant environments and a passion for bakery arts and customer service in a fast-paced setting. As part of your career growth, you will have opportunities to develop advanced skills within the bakery discipline and progress within the company according to your performance and qualifications.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, your role goes beyond the traditional bakery tasks. You will play a vital part in creating stunning and delicious specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, and pastries that delight customers and reflect the company’s high standards for quality and presentation. Utilizing your artistic talents, you will assemble, fill, ice, and decorate a variety of bakery goods, ensuring each product is crafted to perfection. The Bakery Decorator position requires not only technical skill but also a keen eye for detail, creativity, and the ability to engage with customers by providing exceptional service. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhere strictly to food safety and departmental compliance regulations, and support the bakery team by guiding apprentices and collaborating effectively with other team members.
The Bakery Decorator position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market also provides a comprehensive benefits package through its "Whole Benefits" program, which includes eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support, and other perks. The company prioritizes fair and equal employment opportunities, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and thrive in a welcoming, respectful, and forward-thinking environment. This role is ideal for those with experience in retail or restaurant environments and a passion for bakery arts and customer service in a fast-paced setting. As part of your career growth, you will have opportunities to develop advanced skills within the bakery discipline and progress within the company according to your performance and qualifications.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- 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: 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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