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Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.25 - $19.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness support
Store discount
wellness programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic products while fostering sustainability and social responsibility. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has grown into a global name synonymous with excellence in the grocery industry. As a company, it actively contributes to improving community health by funding school garden grants, promoting access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved areas, and supporting initiatives to alleviate poverty worldwide. The company’s broad commitment extends beyond retail to making tangible, positive changes in the communities it serves and the global environment. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a team of passionate individuals who are not just employees but world-changers committed to setting new standards within the grocery sector. Employment at Whole Foods Market includes competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits available for both full-time and part-time team members. These include paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and store discounts, making it not just a job but a fulfilling career opportunity.

As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will play an essential role in the bakery department, responsible for the artistic decoration and finishing of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special order items. This role requires strong skills in cake and pastry decoration, including intermediate piping techniques and color theory, to ensure every creation meets the company’s high standards of quality and presentation. A Bakery Decorator’s duties involve assembling, filling, and decorating bakery goods while ensuring the display and rotation of fresh products. The role demands a combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and customer service excellence to provide customers with delightful and visually appealing bakery items. Beyond decoration, the position includes supporting bakery apprentices, maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards, and performing opening, mid, and closing bakery duties effectively. This role supports Whole Foods Market’s core values by delivering outstanding service and helping to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the work environment. It’s an opportunity for individuals passionate about bakery arts to grow personally and professionally within an iconic company committed to meaningful community impact and sustainable business practices. The Bakery Decorator position is ideal for someone with retail or restaurant experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on creativity and teamwork. The ability to handle various icing types and techniques, maintain meticulous production records, and communicate clearly with team members and customers are critical for success. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you contribute to a workplace culture that values innovation, care, and responsibility, making every baked good not only a product but a piece of art that delights customers and supports the company’s larger mission.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or 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 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

  • 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 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 skills
  • basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
  • strong communication skills
  • willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • ability to meet customer service expectations and standards

Job Duties

  • Assemble, fill, and finish or 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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