
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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 leader in the grocery retail industry, widely recognized for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and nourishing both people and the planet. Founded on principles that extend far beyond simply selling food, Whole Foods Market actively participates in initiatives that improve community well-being—such as funding school garden grants, providing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This is not just a workplace, but a community of dedicated individuals working together to revolutionize the grocery industry while having a positive impact locally and globally. Joining Whole Foods Market means becoming a part of a culture that values personal growth, community engagement, and meaningful change. The company fosters an environment encouraging creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning, empowering its team members to contribute to its mission through everyday work and beyond.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the in-store bakery experience, directly influencing customer satisfaction through the creation and decoration of specialty bakery products like cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom special orders. This position requires an artistic touch and a commitment to quality as the Bakery Decorator assembles, fills, and finishes bakery creations with detailed craftsmanship to maintain the brand’s standards of excellence. The Bakery Decorator not only builds and decorates bakery items but also takes on the responsibility of merchandising products attractively within display cases to entice customers and uphold product freshness and rotation protocols. They also play a vital role in mentoring Bakery Decorator Apprentices and supporting other team members, creating a collaborative and educational environment within the department.
Beyond their creative and technical skills, the Bakery Decorator embodies Whole Foods Market's Core Values and goals, actively promoting company-wide, regional, and store initiatives and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and compliance duties. The position involves providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that customer preferences are met with custom cake designs and timely assistance. Responsibilities include thorough maintenance of a clean, sanitary work environment and operational upkeep of bakery equipment in accordance with company standards. The Bakery Decorator performs multiple shifts, including opening, mid, and closing duties, ensuring the accuracy of product signage and pricing. Whole Foods Market offers this role as part-time or full-time employment, with an hourly wage range between $15.50 and $29.20 depending on experience. The company also provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" packages that include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks designed to support team members’ overall well-being. This is a highly rewarding role for those with a passion for baked goods artistry, customer engagement, and working in a fast-paced, community-oriented retail environment.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the in-store bakery experience, directly influencing customer satisfaction through the creation and decoration of specialty bakery products like cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom special orders. This position requires an artistic touch and a commitment to quality as the Bakery Decorator assembles, fills, and finishes bakery creations with detailed craftsmanship to maintain the brand’s standards of excellence. The Bakery Decorator not only builds and decorates bakery items but also takes on the responsibility of merchandising products attractively within display cases to entice customers and uphold product freshness and rotation protocols. They also play a vital role in mentoring Bakery Decorator Apprentices and supporting other team members, creating a collaborative and educational environment within the department.
Beyond their creative and technical skills, the Bakery Decorator embodies Whole Foods Market's Core Values and goals, actively promoting company-wide, regional, and store initiatives and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and compliance duties. The position involves providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that customer preferences are met with custom cake designs and timely assistance. Responsibilities include thorough maintenance of a clean, sanitary work environment and operational upkeep of bakery equipment in accordance with company standards. The Bakery Decorator performs multiple shifts, including opening, mid, and closing duties, ensuring the accuracy of product signage and pricing. Whole Foods Market offers this role as part-time or full-time employment, with an hourly wage range between $15.50 and $29.20 depending on experience. The company also provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" packages that include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks designed to support team members’ overall well-being. This is a highly rewarding role for those with a passion for baked goods artistry, customer engagement, and working in a fast-paced, community-oriented retail environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to 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
- 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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