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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 $16.50 - $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 programs
Health support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic food retailer dedicated to promoting healthy living and sustainable agriculture. With a rich history steeped in community involvement and environmental stewardship, Whole Foods Market seeks to nourish both people and the planet by providing access to fresh, high-quality food products. The company actively supports initiatives such as school garden grants, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and improving food access in underserved communities known as food deserts. These efforts reflect Whole Foods Market's commitment beyond retail to making a positive impact locally and globally.

Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a world-changing organization driven by core values of excellence, integrity, and social responsibility. Employees are empowered to grow personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful change in the communities they serve. Joining Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery industry while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service.

The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is pivotal in delivering not only delicious baked goods but also visually stunning creations that delight customers. This position involves mastering the art of cake and pastry decoration, requiring skills in assembling, filling, icing, and embellishing cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Bakery Decorators ensure every detail is meticulously crafted, using a variety of icing techniques including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, and various meringues. They also apply color theory principles to create harmonious and attractive designs.

Beyond the bakery craft, Bakery Decorators uphold company standards for food safety, sanitation, and customer service. Responsibilities include managing product displays, prioritizing production according to business needs, and mentoring Bakery Decorator Apprentices. The role demands effective communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with enthusiasm and precision.

This position offers a wage range of $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," available to both full- and part-time team members. These benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health support options. Employment with Whole Foods Market means joining a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to fair and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. The Bakery Decorator position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your creative skills, contribute to a mission-driven company, and engage with a community-focused team.

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: less than or equal to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than or equal to 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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