Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store that goes beyond just providing food to its customers; it is a company dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community involvement, Whole Foods Market actively supports initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This company prides itself on making a meaningful difference not only within local communities but also on a global scale. Whole Foods Market is recognized for setting high standards in the grocery industry, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. With its supportive work environment and focus on personal growth, Whole Foods Market offers employees an opportunity to be part of a movement that champions healthy eating and environmental stewardship.

The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is both creative and essential to maintaining the company’s high-quality bakery offerings. This position involves crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items with artistic precision and care. The Bakery Decorator ensures that each specialty bakery good meets stringent quality standards and is visually appealing to customers. Beyond the technical baking and decorating tasks, the role requires adherence to food safety regulations and company procedures. The Bakery Decorator also supports company-wide initiatives by promoting core values and participating in store programs. This role highlights the importance of excellent customer service, as the Bakery Decorator must interact with customers, addressing their needs and creating custom orders that delight and satisfy.

With a wage range of $15.50 to $29.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, this position offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for professional development. Whole Foods Market’s "Whole Benefits" package is available to eligible full and part-time team members and includes store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. This comprehensive benefits plan reflects the company's commitment to supporting the well-being of its employees. The Bakery Decorator position also demands physical capabilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and working in varying temperature conditions, underscoring the need for stamina and adaptability. Candidates are encouraged to bring a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding bakery products that align with Whole Foods Market’s mission and values.

Job Requirements

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

  • 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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