
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer renowned for its commitment to sourcing the highest quality natural and organic products. Established as a pioneer in the organic food movement, Whole Foods Market strives to nourish people and the planet by promoting healthy eating habits, supporting sustainable agriculture, and reinforcing community engagement. The company operates stores across the United States and internationally, featuring a wide variety of fresh, ethically sourced foods and specialties that cater to diverse customer preferences. Beyond its role as a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is deeply invested in making meaningful, positive changes in the world, ranging from funding educational grants for school gardens to alleviating food deserts and poverty in developing regions. This social responsibility and dedication to sustainability have earned Whole Foods Market a distinguished reputation in the retail industry.
This particular opportunity is for the role of a Bakery Decorator, a critical position within the bakery department responsible for creating and decorating a variety of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special order bakery items. Bakery Decorators at Whole Foods Market combine their artistic talents and technical skills to design visually appealing and delicious baked goods that meet the company’s high-quality standards. They play an essential part in enhancing the customer experience by ensuring that all bakery items are crafted with precision and aesthetic appeal. The position requires an individual who is passionate about baking and decorating, as well as someone with a fine attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Alongside production duties, the Bakery Decorator supports Whole Foods Market’s Core Values by participating in company initiatives, maintaining food safety standards, and fostering a positive team environment. This role also involves mentoring apprentices and supporting other team members in the bakery department.
The work environment at Whole Foods Market for this role is fast-paced, requiring effective time management and multitasking skills. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands such as standing for long periods and working under various temperature conditions, including freezers and refrigerators. Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and provides comprehensive benefits known as Whole Benefits. These benefits encompass health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial wellness, store discounts, and other perks designed to support both full-time and part-time team members. The company emphasizes equality and inclusion, providing hiring and promotional opportunities based solely on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination.
Overall, a career as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is not just about baking delicious treats; it is about joining a community of world-changers who are committed to excellence, sustainability, and fostering meaningful connections with customers and colleagues alike. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and values-driven environment, making it an excellent choice for individuals passionate about baking, creativity, and making a positive impact through their work.
This particular opportunity is for the role of a Bakery Decorator, a critical position within the bakery department responsible for creating and decorating a variety of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special order bakery items. Bakery Decorators at Whole Foods Market combine their artistic talents and technical skills to design visually appealing and delicious baked goods that meet the company’s high-quality standards. They play an essential part in enhancing the customer experience by ensuring that all bakery items are crafted with precision and aesthetic appeal. The position requires an individual who is passionate about baking and decorating, as well as someone with a fine attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Alongside production duties, the Bakery Decorator supports Whole Foods Market’s Core Values by participating in company initiatives, maintaining food safety standards, and fostering a positive team environment. This role also involves mentoring apprentices and supporting other team members in the bakery department.
The work environment at Whole Foods Market for this role is fast-paced, requiring effective time management and multitasking skills. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands such as standing for long periods and working under various temperature conditions, including freezers and refrigerators. Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and provides comprehensive benefits known as Whole Benefits. These benefits encompass health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial wellness, store discounts, and other perks designed to support both full-time and part-time team members. The company emphasizes equality and inclusion, providing hiring and promotional opportunities based solely on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination.
Overall, a career as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is not just about baking delicious treats; it is about joining a community of world-changers who are committed to excellence, sustainability, and fostering meaningful connections with customers and colleagues alike. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and values-driven environment, making it an excellent choice for individuals passionate about baking, creativity, and making a positive impact through their work.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to perform physical motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, reaching
- Ability to work in temperature conditions including freezing (less than 32°F), refrigerators (32-40°F), and heat (greater than 90°F)
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- Completion of 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 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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