Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, celebrated for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet. As a company, it goes beyond being just a grocery store by actively engaging in initiatives that improve how people eat, support sustainable agriculture, and combat food insecurity. This includes funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to communities affected by food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. The company’s mission centers on making a meaningful impact locally and globally, setting high standards of excellence and continuously revolutionizing grocery retail. Employees at Whole Foods Market are considered part of a vital community of world-changers dedicated to promoting health, sustainability, and social responsibility. Joining Whole Foods Market means being part of a team that values personal growth, community involvement, and creating a positive difference in the world.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a crucial position responsible for the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality specialty baked goods that delight customers and uphold the company’s standards. As a Bakery Decorator, you will use your artistic talents to assemble, fill, and decorate various bakery items, ensuring that every creation not only tastes delicious but is visually appealing. You will be responsible for managing production priorities, maintaining product freshness, and merchandising bakery items attractively in the display case to enhance the customer experience.

This role also involves providing excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer needs, processing special orders with precision, and modeling suggestive selling techniques. The Bakery Decorator supports team development by guiding Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other team members, fostering a collaborative working environment aligned with Whole Foods Market’s Core Values. Additionally, you will be tasked with maintaining clean and sanitary workspaces, adhering strictly to all food safety and compliance procedures. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. The wage range for this position is $17.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Full and part-time team members are eligible for the company’s comprehensive Whole Benefits program, which includes health and wellness support, financial wellness resources, paid time off, and store discounts. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity to all individuals, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace. This Bakery Decorator role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about baking artistry, customer service, and contributing to a company that makes a positive impact on communities and the environment.

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: 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 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 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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