Cake Decorator - Full Time

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.50 - $30.20

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Store discount

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned supermarket chain known for its commitment to high-quality natural and organic products. Established as a leader in the grocery retail industry, Whole Foods Market emphasizes sustainability, community involvement, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through superior food offerings. The company’s mission to nourish people and the planet extends beyond the products it sells, including initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to fresh foods in underserved areas, and supporting poverty alleviation in developing countries. This dedication to social responsibility distinguishes Whole Foods Market from traditional grocery stores, positioning it as a community-focused and environmentally conscious brand.

A career at Whole Foods Market means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the world while advancing your personal and professional growth. Team members are empowered to be world-changers by setting high standards of excellence and innovation within the grocery industry. Whole Foods Market fosters a workplace culture that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of background, identity, or disability, ensuring fair hiring and promotion practices based solely on qualifications and business needs.

The position of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers an engaging, creative role within the bakery department. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for crafting beautifully decorated cakes, pastries, tarts, and special order bakery treats. Your artistic talents will be utilized to create visually stunning products crafted to meet the company's high quality and customer service standards. This position requires attention to detail, artistic skill in cake decoration including piping and color blending, and the ability to follow predetermined procedures for production and food safety.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the bakery department runs smoothly, maintaining product quality and freshness, and providing exemplary customer service to guests. Additional responsibilities include supporting bakery apprentices, maintaining cleanliness and safety within the work environment, and managing production records and inventory to meet demand efficiently.

The Bakery Decorator role is a dynamic position that demands strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering excellence in every bakery item. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their culinary artistry while contributing to a company deeply invested in community wellness and sustainability.

This hourly position offers a competitive wage range from $19.50 to $30.20 depending on experience, along with access to Whole Benefits — a comprehensive package for both full-time and part-time employees encompassing paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other valuable perks. Whole Foods Market values the development and success of its team members and encourages growth through internal promotion when business needs align and qualifications are met. Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required for this role to meet store and customer needs.

Overall, joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator is a chance to merge your creative skills with a meaningful mission dedicated to health, quality, and social impact, within an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Job Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds
Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
Exposure to temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
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