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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 $19.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support
Wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a well-established American supermarket chain known for its dedication to offering natural and organic products. As a leader in the grocery retail industry, Whole Foods Market emphasizes sustainability, supporting local producers, and promoting healthy eating habits. The company strives not only to provide high-quality foods but also to foster positive change within communities and globally. Their mission goes beyond selling groceries — they invest in social and environmental causes, such as funding school garden grants and ensuring access to healthy food in underserved areas, making them a unique and socially responsible company. Whole Foods Market employs a diverse team committed to these values and the company's core purpose of nourishing people and the planet. This commitment has helped Whole Foods Market set new standards for excellence in the grocery business and attract employees who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact.

The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a specialized and creative position that holds a vital part in delivering exceptional bakery products and customer satisfaction. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for the artistic assembly, decoration, and finishing of cakes, tarts, pastries, and other specialty baked goods, ensuring that every detail meets the company’s quality and aesthetic standards. This position requires not only technical baking and decorating skills but also a strong sense of creativity and customer orientation. You will be involved in managing production schedules, maintaining product freshness, and displaying baked goods appealingly to delight customers and meet business demands.

Additionally, as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will support and mentor other team members, particularly Bakery Decorator Apprentices, promoting teamwork and skill development. The role involves strict adherence to food safety regulations and compliance standards to maintain a clean and sanitary bakery environment. Flexibility is key, as you will participate in opening, mid-shift, and closing duties, performing a variety of tasks necessary to keep the bakery running smoothly and efficiently. The wage range for this position is $19.50 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience, and the company offers comprehensive benefits under the Whole Benefits program, inclusive of paid time off, health and wellness support, and store discounts.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and decorating to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where artistic skill meets community impact. Whole Foods Market values diversity and inclusiveness, providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of their background. If you're ready to contribute your talents to a company that values healthy living, sustainability, and social responsibility, the Bakery Decorator position at Whole Foods Market could be your next career step.

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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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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