Cake Decorator - Full Time

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Known for its commitment to high-quality natural and organic products, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being just a grocery store – it’s a community-focused organization that promotes health, sustainability, and social responsibility. The company actively supports initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and much more. Through these efforts, Whole Foods Market fosters meaningful change within communities and globally, setting high standards for environmental stewardship and ethical sourcing in the grocery industry.

Joining Whole Foods Market means you become part of a company that values personal growth, teamwork, and making a positive impact. The organization promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity for all team members regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any legally protected characteristic, ensuring a welcoming and equitable workplace.

The Bakery Decorator position at Whole Foods Market is integral to the bakery team, responsible for the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items that delight customers with both quality and presentation. This role demands creativity and technical baking skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail to ensure all products meet the company’s renowned quality standards. The Bakery Decorator crafts specialty bakery goods by assembling, filling, icing, and decorating a variety of sweet treats using proficient techniques and expert knowledge of ingredients like buttercream, ganache, and meringue.

In addition to producing aesthetically pleasing bakery products, the Bakery Decorator supports other team members including apprentices, helps maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and actively upholds Whole Foods Market’s core values and food safety compliance. This role requires good organizational skills to prioritize production tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure product freshness through proper rotation of baked goods in display cases.

This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and includes access to Whole Benefits—a comprehensive benefits program available to both full-time and part-time team members. Whole Benefits encompasses a variety of perks such as store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other team member incentives.

The ideal candidate for the Bakery Decorator role has 6-12 months of retail or restaurant experience, preferably within a professional bakery or grocery retail environment, and has completed or is in the process of completing a Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or has equivalent experience. Strong cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping and the ability to create decorative elements like flowers and borders, are essential. Familiarity with color theory related to buttercream blending and an ability to apply various icings correctly are also important for success in this role.

The position demands a strong work ethic, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills to engage effectively with customers, vendors, and team members. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for long periods, and perform motions such as bending, squatting, and reaching. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is also necessary.

Whole Foods Market emphasizes fair employment practices and promotes individuals based on qualifications and business needs while encouraging candidates to apply directly through their official careers website to ensure authenticity and current job listings.