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
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store chain dedicated to offering the highest quality natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a pioneer in the organic food movement, advocating for sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. With locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Whole Foods Market commits itself to promoting healthy eating and supporting local producers, farmers, and communities. The company actively funds initiatives such as school garden grants, improves food access in underserved areas known as food deserts, and works tirelessly to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This dedication to social responsibility and environmental sustainability makes Whole Foods Market much more than just a grocery store; it is a movement striving to set standards of excellence in the food retail industry while making a positive impact worldwide.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity for individuals who combine creativity with culinary skill. This position involves creating and decorating an array of bakery products, including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, ensuring they meet the high-quality standards and aesthetic excellence Whole Foods Market is known for. The Bakery Decorator plays a key role in providing outstanding customer service and upholding the company’s core values in every aspect of work. Responsibilities include assembling and finishing bakery items, managing the production schedule, merchandising attractive product displays, and supporting team members, including apprentices. The role requires a strong understanding of decorating techniques such as advanced piping and color theory, as well as the ability to use various icing styles properly. In addition to artistic talent, the position demands strict adherence to food safety regulations, cleanliness protocols, and teamwork guidelines.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role requiring efficiency, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The work environment involves exposure to varying temperatures, the use of specialized bakery equipment, and physical activity such as lifting and prolonged standing. Whole Foods Market offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits. Full and part-time team members have access to store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, and other perks. Whole Foods Market is proud to provide an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal employment opportunities for all individuals. As a Bakery Decorator with Whole Foods Market, you will join a passionate team dedicated to delivering not only exceptional bakery products but also meaningful and positive change within communities and beyond.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity for individuals who combine creativity with culinary skill. This position involves creating and decorating an array of bakery products, including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, ensuring they meet the high-quality standards and aesthetic excellence Whole Foods Market is known for. The Bakery Decorator plays a key role in providing outstanding customer service and upholding the company’s core values in every aspect of work. Responsibilities include assembling and finishing bakery items, managing the production schedule, merchandising attractive product displays, and supporting team members, including apprentices. The role requires a strong understanding of decorating techniques such as advanced piping and color theory, as well as the ability to use various icing styles properly. In addition to artistic talent, the position demands strict adherence to food safety regulations, cleanliness protocols, and teamwork guidelines.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role requiring efficiency, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The work environment involves exposure to varying temperatures, the use of specialized bakery equipment, and physical activity such as lifting and prolonged standing. Whole Foods Market offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits. Full and part-time team members have access to store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, and other perks. Whole Foods Market is proud to provide an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal employment opportunities for all individuals. As a Bakery Decorator with Whole Foods Market, you will join a passionate team dedicated to delivering not only exceptional bakery products but also meaningful and positive change within communities and beyond.
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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