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 American supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing the highest quality natural and organic foods. Established as a pioneer in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market has grown into a leader that not only sells groceries but also advocates for environmental sustainability, community involvement, and health-conscious living. The company’s mission is to nourish people and the planet by delivering wholesome, fresh food options and actively supporting initiatives such as funding school garden grants, increasing access to fresh foods in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. At Whole Foods Market, the focus is not just on shopping but on creating meaningful change within local communities and around the world through responsible business practices and innovative approaches to food retailing.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will embrace both your artistic and technical skills to create visually stunning and delicious baked goods. Your primary responsibility will be to assemble, fill, and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items that meet the high standards of quality and appearance expected by Whole Foods Market customers. This role is essential in upholding the company’s reputation for excellence and craftsmanship by delivering customized bakery items that delight customers with both taste and presentation.
In this role, you will be responsible for building, icing, and decorating specialty bakery products while maintaining product freshness and quality by following specific procedures for production and display. You will play a key role in managing production priorities and making adjustments to meet business demands effectively. Supporting your team members by offering guidance and training to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and teammates will also be part of your daily routine.
Whole Foods Market emphasizes providing outstanding customer service, so as a Bakery Decorator, you are expected to interact with customers and vendors politely and professionally, suggest product options, and respond promptly to inquiries. You will ensure a clean and sanitized work environment, maintain equipment, and follow all food safety compliance requirements. This position requires multitasking, organizational skills, and a commitment to the company’s core values and initiatives. The work schedule may include flexible hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate business needs.
The wage range for the Bakery Decorator position is $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience and skills. Whole Foods Market also offers Whole Benefits, a comprehensive package for both full-time and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness resources, and other perks based on eligibility criteria related to work location, length of service, and employment type.
By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you'll not only advance your baking and decorating career but also contribute to a company that values community impact, sustainability, and personal growth. Your artistic talents will help create memorable experiences for customers, while your dedication to teamwork and quality will support the company in continuing to revolutionize the grocery industry and uphold its reputation as a world-changing organization.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will embrace both your artistic and technical skills to create visually stunning and delicious baked goods. Your primary responsibility will be to assemble, fill, and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items that meet the high standards of quality and appearance expected by Whole Foods Market customers. This role is essential in upholding the company’s reputation for excellence and craftsmanship by delivering customized bakery items that delight customers with both taste and presentation.
In this role, you will be responsible for building, icing, and decorating specialty bakery products while maintaining product freshness and quality by following specific procedures for production and display. You will play a key role in managing production priorities and making adjustments to meet business demands effectively. Supporting your team members by offering guidance and training to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and teammates will also be part of your daily routine.
Whole Foods Market emphasizes providing outstanding customer service, so as a Bakery Decorator, you are expected to interact with customers and vendors politely and professionally, suggest product options, and respond promptly to inquiries. You will ensure a clean and sanitized work environment, maintain equipment, and follow all food safety compliance requirements. This position requires multitasking, organizational skills, and a commitment to the company’s core values and initiatives. The work schedule may include flexible hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate business needs.
The wage range for the Bakery Decorator position is $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience and skills. Whole Foods Market also offers Whole Benefits, a comprehensive package for both full-time and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness resources, and other perks based on eligibility criteria related to work location, length of service, and employment type.
By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you'll not only advance your baking and decorating career but also contribute to a company that values community impact, sustainability, and personal growth. Your artistic talents will help create memorable experiences for customers, while your dedication to teamwork and quality will support the company in continuing to revolutionize the grocery industry and uphold its reputation as a world-changing organization.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- 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
- 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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