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Cake Decorator - Full Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading specialty grocery retailer known for its commitment to natural and organic products, sustainable sourcing, and an emphasis on health and wellness. Founded in 1980, it has grown into a prominent player in the grocery industry, advocating for better food standards and environmental responsibility. With a strong presence across the United States and international locations, Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it represents a movement toward nourishing people and the planet. The company is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through programs such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved food deserts, and supporting poverty alleviation initiatives in developing countries. This mission-driven approach creates a workplace culture centered on growth, community involvement, and pioneering excellence within the grocery sector.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is an essential position that blends creativity, technical skill, and customer service to enhance the bakery department. This role focuses on the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items, ensuring that each product meets the company’s high standards for quality and presentation. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for building and finishing specialty bakery goods with attention to detail and artistic precision. You will not only assemble and decorate but also play a key role in merchandising products to delight customers and maintain product freshness.

This position requires adherence to food safety standards and compliance policies, as well as the promotion of Whole Foods Market’s core values and initiatives. The role involves interaction with customers, demonstrating excellent customer service skills, and providing guidance to apprentice decorators and team members to foster a collaborative team environment. Working with Whole Foods Market means joining a team that values your personal and professional growth while allowing you to make a tangible difference in your community through your craft.

The hourly wage range for this position is $15.50 to $29.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive Whole Benefits to both full-time and part-time team members, which include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks that enhance employee satisfaction and well-being. Working in this position offers an opportunity to develop professional bakery skills while being part of a company dedicated to ethical business practices and community impact. This role demands a blend of artistic talent, technical skill, and customer interaction, making it a fulfilling and dynamic career opportunity within a respected grocery retailer.

Job Requirements

  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • stand and walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures of 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

  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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