Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer specializing in natural and organic foods with a commitment to nourishing people and the planet. Since its inception, Whole Foods Market has revolutionized the grocery industry by setting high standards for quality, sustainability, and community involvement. Beyond being just a grocery store, the company is deeply invested in creating meaningful change through various initiatives such as funding grants to support school gardens, improving access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. The company fosters a work environment that emphasizes personal growth, inclusivity, and making a positive impact both locally and globally.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to delivering an exceptional customer experience and maintaining the store’s reputation for quality and creativity. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. Your craftsmanship will bring joy to customers by designing beautifully finished specialty bakery goods with attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to utilize advanced cake and pastry decorating techniques, including intermediate piping skills, color blending, and creative expression with various icings such as buttercream, ganache, and meringue.
In addition to artistic responsibilities, the Bakery Decorator supports the team by prioritizing production, ensuring product freshness and proper display, and providing excellent customer service. A key part of your role will involve mentoring Bakery Decorator Apprentices and team members to uphold the bakery’s standards. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment, in compliance with Whole Foods Market's food safety protocols.
The position is hourly, with a wage range of $19.00 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits," a diverse benefits package available to both full- and part-time team members, including paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. Eligibility for these benefits depends on factors such as work location, length of service, and job type.
Overall, joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means becoming part of a company that values not only your skills and creativity but also your personal and professional growth. You will play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience through your art and service, contributing to the company’s mission of nourishing people and the planet while working in a vibrant, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to delivering an exceptional customer experience and maintaining the store’s reputation for quality and creativity. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. Your craftsmanship will bring joy to customers by designing beautifully finished specialty bakery goods with attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to utilize advanced cake and pastry decorating techniques, including intermediate piping skills, color blending, and creative expression with various icings such as buttercream, ganache, and meringue.
In addition to artistic responsibilities, the Bakery Decorator supports the team by prioritizing production, ensuring product freshness and proper display, and providing excellent customer service. A key part of your role will involve mentoring Bakery Decorator Apprentices and team members to uphold the bakery’s standards. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment, in compliance with Whole Foods Market's food safety protocols.
The position is hourly, with a wage range of $19.00 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits," a diverse benefits package available to both full- and part-time team members, including paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. Eligibility for these benefits depends on factors such as work location, length of service, and job type.
Overall, joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means becoming part of a company that values not only your skills and creativity but also your personal and professional growth. You will play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience through your art and service, contributing to the company’s mission of nourishing people and the planet while working in a vibrant, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Stand or walk for 6 to 8 hours during an 8-hour shift
- Use hand motions such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- Perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Be exposed to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Work in temperatures up 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
- 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
- Understanding of color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes
- Ability to apply proper technique when using all icings such as 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
- 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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