Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that goes beyond just selling food; it is committed to nourishing people and the planet through sustainable and ethical practices. Focused on improving how communities eat and access fresh, wholesome foods, the company invests in initiatives such as funding school garden grants and providing access to healthy food in underserved areas. Whole Foods Market actively participates in alleviating poverty in developing countries and promotes environmental stewardship. As a company, it seeks individuals who want to make a meaningful difference both locally and globally. With a reputation as world-changers, Whole Foods Market continuously sets industry standards for excellence and innovation in the grocery sector.

The Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s high quality standards and core values. This position is responsible for expertly creating and decorating a variety of bakery items including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders that delight customers with both taste and appearance. The role requires artistic skill to build and finish specialty bakery goods with attention to detail, ensuring every product meets Whole Foods Market’s quality and safety guidelines. Beyond production, the Bakery Decorator helps to manage the presentation of baked goods, ensuring they are showcased attractively in the sales display while maintaining freshness and rotated inventory.

A key part of the bakery team, the Bakery Decorator also provides support and mentoring for apprentices and other team members, reinforcing a collaborative and educational work environment. This role demands excellent customer service to address customer needs courteously and efficiently, modeling suggestive selling and effectively communicating product details. The position involves rigorous cleaning and sanitation practices to uphold Whole Foods Market’s food safety standards, along with completing opening, mid, and closing responsibilities including pricing and signage accuracy. This is not just a job but an opportunity to contribute to a larger mission of improving food culture and environmental impact.

Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.50 to $30.20 depending on experience and emphasizes personal growth and career development within a supportive team. Employees benefit from Whole Benefits, which include comprehensive health and wellness programs, paid time off, employee discounts, financial wellness resources, and other perks. Whole Foods Market promotes equal employment opportunities and values diversity, providing a welcoming workplace for all. The Bakery Decorator role is suited for individuals with a passion for baking artistry, customer service, and sustainable food practices who want to grow professionally and make a difference in their communities.

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
  • 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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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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