
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store renowned for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet. With a strong focus on improving how people eat, Whole Foods Market champions initiatives that fund grants for school gardens, provide access to fresh and healthy food to those living within food deserts, and contribute to poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. The company’s mission extends beyond merely selling groceries; it aims to create meaningful change within communities and across the world. Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a movement dedicated to setting the standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry through sustainable practices and an unwavering dedication to quality. The organization fosters an environment that supports personal growth and development for its employees while making a positive impact on society and the environment.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity for individuals with artistic talent and a passion for creating beautiful and delicious bakery products. This position is integral to the bakery team and involves assembling, filling, decorating, and finishing cakes, pastries, tarts, and special order bakery items. Bakery Decorators ensure that every product meets the store’s quality standards and customer expectations by applying their advanced decorating skills and attention to detail. Candidates in this role will be responsible for building, icing, and decorating cakes according to standardized procedures and business demand. They will also maintain production records, adjust production sheets, manage product displays, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met. The role requires collaboration with team members, including providing guidance to apprentices, and delivering outstanding customer service to ensure a delightful shopping experience.
This full-time or part-time position offers a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, and includes access to Whole Foods Market's extensive “Whole Benefits” package. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, and financial wellness programs among other perks. The ideal candidate will have strong cake and pastry decorating skills, a working knowledge of various icing types, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong work ethic and team collaboration. Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging qualified individuals regardless of background to apply and contribute to its inspiring mission.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity for individuals with artistic talent and a passion for creating beautiful and delicious bakery products. This position is integral to the bakery team and involves assembling, filling, decorating, and finishing cakes, pastries, tarts, and special order bakery items. Bakery Decorators ensure that every product meets the store’s quality standards and customer expectations by applying their advanced decorating skills and attention to detail. Candidates in this role will be responsible for building, icing, and decorating cakes according to standardized procedures and business demand. They will also maintain production records, adjust production sheets, manage product displays, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met. The role requires collaboration with team members, including providing guidance to apprentices, and delivering outstanding customer service to ensure a delightful shopping experience.
This full-time or part-time position offers a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, and includes access to Whole Foods Market's extensive “Whole Benefits” package. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, and financial wellness programs among other perks. The ideal candidate will have strong cake and pastry decorating skills, a working knowledge of various icing types, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong work ethic and team collaboration. Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging qualified individuals regardless of background to apply and contribute to its inspiring mission.
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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