Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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 recognized for its commitment to nourishing both people and the planet. With a mission to improve how people eat and contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability, Whole Foods Market stands out not only as a retailer but as an active community and global citizen. The company invests in numerous initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved communities living in food deserts, and supporting poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. These projects embody Whole Foods Market's dedication to creating positive change locally and worldwide. Beyond selling groceries, Whole Foods Market drives innovation and excellence within the grocery industry, striving to set and maintain high standards of quality, sustainability, and customer service.
Joining Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a team that values personal growth and purposeful work. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous development to empower every team member to reach their fullest potential. As an employer, Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for advancement, making it an attractive place for individuals passionate about making a difference through their careers.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a unique opportunity to blend artistic talent with culinary skills to create visually stunning and delicious products. This position involves all aspects of decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom orders. A Bakery Decorator ensures that each product not only meets but exceeds the company’s quality standards, delighting customers with both taste and presentation. Beyond crafting beautiful bakery goods, the role requires adherence to strict food safety and compliance standards to maintain a safe, sanitary, and efficient working environment.
In this position, the Bakery Decorator plays a vital part in upholding Whole Foods Market’s core values and supporting company-wide and store-specific initiatives. The decorator will prioritize production schedules, manage inventory effectively, and consistently contribute to the visual appeal of bakery displays. Additionally, providing excellent customer service, answering queries, and offering product suggestions plays a significant role in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales.
The job demands technical proficiency, including intermediate piping skills, understanding of color theory for icing and decoration, and expertise with various types of icings such as Swiss Buttercream, Ganache, and Meringue. Time management, organization, and strong communication skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment. The role also requires physical endurance for standing long hours and safely handling equipment and materials. Overall, the Bakery Decorator is a creative team member dedicated to excellence and innovation within the bakery department at Whole Foods Market.
Joining Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a team that values personal growth and purposeful work. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous development to empower every team member to reach their fullest potential. As an employer, Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for advancement, making it an attractive place for individuals passionate about making a difference through their careers.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a unique opportunity to blend artistic talent with culinary skills to create visually stunning and delicious products. This position involves all aspects of decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom orders. A Bakery Decorator ensures that each product not only meets but exceeds the company’s quality standards, delighting customers with both taste and presentation. Beyond crafting beautiful bakery goods, the role requires adherence to strict food safety and compliance standards to maintain a safe, sanitary, and efficient working environment.
In this position, the Bakery Decorator plays a vital part in upholding Whole Foods Market’s core values and supporting company-wide and store-specific initiatives. The decorator will prioritize production schedules, manage inventory effectively, and consistently contribute to the visual appeal of bakery displays. Additionally, providing excellent customer service, answering queries, and offering product suggestions plays a significant role in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales.
The job demands technical proficiency, including intermediate piping skills, understanding of color theory for icing and decoration, and expertise with various types of icings such as Swiss Buttercream, Ganache, and Meringue. Time management, organization, and strong communication skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment. The role also requires physical endurance for standing long hours and safely handling equipment and materials. Overall, the Bakery Decorator is a creative team member dedicated to excellence and innovation within the bakery department at Whole Foods Market.
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
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- 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: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- 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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