
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
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 company renowned for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet. With a strong focus on personal growth and meaningful community impact, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being just a grocery store. The company supports various initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing nations. These efforts demonstrate Whole Foods Market's dedication to fostering positive change both locally and globally, positioning itself as a world-changer in the grocery industry. Founded on core values that emphasize quality, sustainability, and community involvement, the company has established itself as a trailblazer in revolutionizing how people eat and how food is sourced and delivered. Employees at Whole Foods Market are not just team members; they become integral agents in driving this mission forward and making a tangible difference in the world around them.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is essential to maintaining the high standards and unique qualities that define the brand. This position involves using artistic talents and advanced decorating skills to assemble, fill, and embellish cakes, tarts, pastries, and various special-order bakery items. Bakery Decorators ensure that every baked good not only tastes delicious but also meets exacting presentation standards that delight customers visually. Candidates filling this role will be responsible for building and icing custom cakes, following standard procedures to balance production and minimize spoilage, and effectively managing product displays to maintain freshness and appeal. The role requires a commitment to exceptional customer service, teamwork, and supporting apprentices and other team members. Working in this position means upholding stringent food safety and sanitation standards while contributing to company-wide initiatives and programs. This is a dynamic job that demands creativity, technical skill, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits." This package includes offerings such as store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks to support full-time and part-time team members. Whole Foods Market fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics. The company prioritizes hiring and promotion based on qualifications and business needs, creating a fair workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and grow. Employees are encouraged to apply directly through Whole Foods Market's official channels to ensure their applications are considered and protected from fraudulent job listings. Overall, the Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about baking artistry and community-focused work to thrive in a supportive and impactful environment.
The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is essential to maintaining the high standards and unique qualities that define the brand. This position involves using artistic talents and advanced decorating skills to assemble, fill, and embellish cakes, tarts, pastries, and various special-order bakery items. Bakery Decorators ensure that every baked good not only tastes delicious but also meets exacting presentation standards that delight customers visually. Candidates filling this role will be responsible for building and icing custom cakes, following standard procedures to balance production and minimize spoilage, and effectively managing product displays to maintain freshness and appeal. The role requires a commitment to exceptional customer service, teamwork, and supporting apprentices and other team members. Working in this position means upholding stringent food safety and sanitation standards while contributing to company-wide initiatives and programs. This is a dynamic job that demands creativity, technical skill, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits." This package includes offerings such as store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks to support full-time and part-time team members. Whole Foods Market fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics. The company prioritizes hiring and promotion based on qualifications and business needs, creating a fair workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and grow. Employees are encouraged to apply directly through Whole Foods Market's official channels to ensure their applications are considered and protected from fraudulent job listings. Overall, the Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about baking artistry and community-focused work to thrive in a supportive and impactful environment.
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
- Standing/walking 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: <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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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