Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain dedicated to providing high-quality, natural, and organic food to communities across the United States and beyond. With a strong commitment to nourishing both people and the planet, the company goes beyond simply offering groceries; it actively engages in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This mission-driven approach establishes Whole Foods Market not only as a leader in the grocery industry but also as a passionate advocate for social and environmental change. Emphasizing personal growth and meaningful impact, working at Whole Foods Market means contributing to a larger purpose that benefits communities locally and globally. The company is continuously setting standards of excellence and revolutionizing how people shop for food by combining quality, sustainability, and community engagement.

The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the bakery department and focuses on crafting beautifully decorated cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery products. This position requires a creative individual who possesses artistic talents and expert decorating skills to ensure every bakery item not only tastes delicious but also delights customers visually. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for assembling, filling, icing, and decorating a variety of bakery items following established standards to meet both quality and business demands. Attention to detail is paramount, as the bakery goods need to be finished to a high standard and presented in an appealing manner.

Beyond the artistry involved, the Bakery Decorator is expected to provide outstanding customer service by addressing customer preferences, answering inquiries timely, and promoting suggestive selling techniques. You will be involved in supporting team members, particularly Bakery Decorator Apprentices, as well as maintaining cleanliness and following food safety protocols strictly to ensure a safe working and shopping environment. This position also involves performing various opening, mid-day, and closing duties including signage and pricing accuracy. Candidates for this role benefit from having prior retail or restaurant experience, completing the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training or possessing equivalent skills, and should be equipped to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. The role demands physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for long periods, and performing tasks that require bending, twisting, and reaching.

The wage range for this position is $18.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive "Whole Benefits" package for full and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, wellness support, and additional team member perks. This opportunity is perfect for those who want to combine their passion for baking with a commitment to quality and community impact, all while being part of a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring and promotion practices. Join Whole Foods Market and contribute to a workplace culture that values growth, creativity, and social responsibility.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing/walking 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday
  • Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work 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 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

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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