
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, it has grown to become a trusted name for families and individuals seeking high-quality, fresh, and sustainably sourced products. As part of the Amazon family, Whole Foods Market continues to innovate within the grocery industry by setting standards for excellence, emphasizing food safety, community involvement, and environmental stewardship. The company is more than just a supermarket; it’s a catalyst for change, focused on nourishing people and the planet. This mission extends beyond food retail, including funding initiatives such as school gardens, providing access to fresh food in underserved communities, supporting sustainable farming practices, and alleviating poverty globally. Employees at Whole Foods Market embody this purpose, working together as a team to make a positive impact in their local communities and beyond.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a valuable position that blends artistry with culinary skills to create visually appealing and delicious bakery items. This position involves responsibility for assembling, filling, and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery goods. The Bakery Decorator uses advanced decorating techniques, including intermediate piping skills and color theory applications, to produce high-quality products that reflect the store’s commitment to excellence. The role also requires maintaining product freshness, managing production schedules, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service. The Bakery Decorator plays a key part in supporting the store's core values and compliance with food safety regulations.
Whole Foods Market offers a wage range of $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program called Whole Benefits. This includes perks such as paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support. The position requires working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, adhering to cleanliness and safety standards, and being flexible with scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing for extended periods and operating various tools and equipment safely. A minimum of 6 to 12 months of retail or restaurant experience is preferred, and completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience is required.
Whole Foods Market values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The company hires and promotes based on qualifications and business needs, supporting an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, individuals become part of a company dedicated not only to food quality but to making a positive difference in society and the environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission that resonates on both local and global levels.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a valuable position that blends artistry with culinary skills to create visually appealing and delicious bakery items. This position involves responsibility for assembling, filling, and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery goods. The Bakery Decorator uses advanced decorating techniques, including intermediate piping skills and color theory applications, to produce high-quality products that reflect the store’s commitment to excellence. The role also requires maintaining product freshness, managing production schedules, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service. The Bakery Decorator plays a key part in supporting the store's core values and compliance with food safety regulations.
Whole Foods Market offers a wage range of $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program called Whole Benefits. This includes perks such as paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support. The position requires working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, adhering to cleanliness and safety standards, and being flexible with scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing for extended periods and operating various tools and equipment safely. A minimum of 6 to 12 months of retail or restaurant experience is preferred, and completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience is required.
Whole Foods Market values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The company hires and promotes based on qualifications and business needs, supporting an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, individuals become part of a company dedicated not only to food quality but to making a positive difference in society and the environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission that resonates on both local and global levels.
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
- Ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 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
No experience required
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