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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 $16.50 - $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 Program
Health and wellness support
Employee assistance program
retirement savings plan

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a premier natural and organic foods supermarket committed to nourishing people and the planet through high-quality products and meaningful community initiatives. As a leading retailer in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market stands out not just for its selection of fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced foods, but also for its vigorous dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The company actively contributes to improving how people eat by supporting educational programs like school garden grants, enhancing food accessibility for underserved communities living within food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries through various philanthropic efforts. This... Show More

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 bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures of 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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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