
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer in the natural and organic grocery industry dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. With a commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture, food justice, and community wellbeing, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a world-changer rather than just a traditional grocery store. The company champions initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, enhancing access to fresh and healthy food for underserved populations, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and setting high standards for food quality and safety. Employees at Whole Foods Market are part of a larger mission to create positive change locally and globally, making meaningful contributions to health, environment, and society.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a key position focused on the artistic and technical craftsmanship involved in creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. This role demands a blend of creativity, precision, and customer service excellence. Bakery Decorators are responsible for assembling, filling, and finishing bakery products according to company standards, using various decorating techniques like piping, buttercream blending, and advanced icing applications including Swiss Buttercream, Ganache, and more. They are tasked with ensuring visual appeal and product quality by adhering to strict food safety, sanitation, and merchandising procedures.
Bakery Decorators at Whole Foods Market support the overall bakery team by mentoring apprentices and collaborating effectively with coworkers to meet production demands. They ensure timely fulfillment of special orders tailored to customer preferences and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This role involves handling equipment and materials safely while working in a fast-paced setting with a sense of urgency and dedication. Compensation for this hourly position ranges from $15.50 to $29.20, commensurate with experience.
Working at Whole Foods Market not only offers the opportunity to hone baking and decorating skills but also to thrive within a values-driven organization that prioritizes inclusion, growth, and community impact. As part of the Whole Benefits plan, team members gain access to valuable perks such as paid time off, store discounts, health and wellness programs, and financial support resources. Whole Foods Market promotes equal employment opportunities, embracing diversity and fairness in all hiring and promotion decisions, making it a rewarding workplace for those passionate about baking and social responsibility.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a key position focused on the artistic and technical craftsmanship involved in creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. This role demands a blend of creativity, precision, and customer service excellence. Bakery Decorators are responsible for assembling, filling, and finishing bakery products according to company standards, using various decorating techniques like piping, buttercream blending, and advanced icing applications including Swiss Buttercream, Ganache, and more. They are tasked with ensuring visual appeal and product quality by adhering to strict food safety, sanitation, and merchandising procedures.
Bakery Decorators at Whole Foods Market support the overall bakery team by mentoring apprentices and collaborating effectively with coworkers to meet production demands. They ensure timely fulfillment of special orders tailored to customer preferences and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This role involves handling equipment and materials safely while working in a fast-paced setting with a sense of urgency and dedication. Compensation for this hourly position ranges from $15.50 to $29.20, commensurate with experience.
Working at Whole Foods Market not only offers the opportunity to hone baking and decorating skills but also to thrive within a values-driven organization that prioritizes inclusion, growth, and community impact. As part of the Whole Benefits plan, team members gain access to valuable perks such as paid time off, store discounts, health and wellness programs, and financial support resources. Whole Foods Market promotes equal employment opportunities, embracing diversity and fairness in all hiring and promotion decisions, making it a rewarding workplace for those passionate about baking and social responsibility.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- 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 is 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 meet customer service expectations and standards
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
- 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
- Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- 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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