
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain that specializes in natural and organic products, committed to nourishing people and the planet. With a mission that extends beyond just selling groceries, Whole Foods Market supports community growth through initiatives like funding school garden grants, providing fresh and healthy food access in underserved food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This dedication to social responsibility and sustainability makes Whole Foods Market more than just a grocery store—it’s a company focused on making a meaningful difference locally and globally. Known for its high standards in product quality and customer service, Whole Foods Market sets the benchmark for excellence in the grocery industry and continues to revolutionize how people shop for food.
The Bakery Decorator position at Whole Foods Market plays a vital role in maintaining these high standards by crafting and decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, and pastries. This role requires not just technical skills but also artistic talent to ensure every baked good is visually appealing and meets the company’s quality benchmarks. Bakers in this role are entrusted with assembling, filling, icing, and decorating products with an eye for detail, using various types of icings and advanced piping techniques. The Bakery Decorator helps to create memorable experiences for customers by producing beautifully decorated cakes for special orders and ensuring that bakery displays are inviting and fresh.
Beyond the skill of decorating, this position also emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer interaction. Bakery Decorators support their fellow team members, including apprentices, and contribute to a clean and sanitary working environment by adhering to Whole Foods Market’s Food Safety and compliance standards. They manage production schedules effectively, prioritize bakery items to meet demand, and maintain accurate production records. Customer service is also a critical component of this role; Bakery Decorators are expected to engage positively with customers by addressing their needs promptly and suggesting products confidently. This is an hourly position with a wage range of $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and offers a benefits package called Whole Benefits, which includes store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, and other perks.
Whole Foods Market seeks motivated individuals who are eager to grow personally while contributing to a company that values purpose and community impact. Those who pursue a career as a Bakery Decorator will gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistic talent and customer focus combine to create exceptional bakery products and foster a culture of excellence.
The Bakery Decorator position at Whole Foods Market plays a vital role in maintaining these high standards by crafting and decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, and pastries. This role requires not just technical skills but also artistic talent to ensure every baked good is visually appealing and meets the company’s quality benchmarks. Bakers in this role are entrusted with assembling, filling, icing, and decorating products with an eye for detail, using various types of icings and advanced piping techniques. The Bakery Decorator helps to create memorable experiences for customers by producing beautifully decorated cakes for special orders and ensuring that bakery displays are inviting and fresh.
Beyond the skill of decorating, this position also emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer interaction. Bakery Decorators support their fellow team members, including apprentices, and contribute to a clean and sanitary working environment by adhering to Whole Foods Market’s Food Safety and compliance standards. They manage production schedules effectively, prioritize bakery items to meet demand, and maintain accurate production records. Customer service is also a critical component of this role; Bakery Decorators are expected to engage positively with customers by addressing their needs promptly and suggesting products confidently. This is an hourly position with a wage range of $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and offers a benefits package called Whole Benefits, which includes store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, and other perks.
Whole Foods Market seeks motivated individuals who are eager to grow personally while contributing to a company that values purpose and community impact. Those who pursue a career as a Bakery Decorator will gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistic talent and customer focus combine to create exceptional bakery products and foster a culture of excellence.
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: 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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