
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health support programs
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain known for its dedication to providing high-quality natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just being a grocery store; it is a community-focused organization committed to sustainability, social responsibility, and creating meaningful change. The company actively supports various initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas known as food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and much more. With a strong emphasis on quality, customer service, and innovation, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a pioneer in the grocery industry, setting standards of excellence that continue to influence the market.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will play a vital role in the bakery department by creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items that delight customers with both taste and appearance. This role is not just about baking but also about using your artistic skills to assemble and finish specialty bakery goods to meet the highest quality standards. You will engage directly with customers, providing excellent service while upholding the company's core values and maintaining strict adherence to food safety and compliance standards. Your duties will include assembling and decorating bakery products according to standard procedures, prioritizing production to meet demand, merchandising products to enhance sales appeal, and supporting team members including Bakery Decorator Apprentices. You will also be responsible for creating custom cake designs that reflect customer preferences and ensuring cleanliness and safety of the bakery environment.
The position offers a wage range of $15.50 to $29.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides "Whole Benefits" to both full and part-time team members, which include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness and health programs, and other team member perks. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunity, promoting based on qualifications and business needs while fostering an inclusive work environment. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a team of world-changers who are passionate about improving how people eat and contributing to the community and beyond. If you are creative, passionate about baking, enjoy working in a team environment, and want to make a difference, the role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will play a vital role in the bakery department by creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items that delight customers with both taste and appearance. This role is not just about baking but also about using your artistic skills to assemble and finish specialty bakery goods to meet the highest quality standards. You will engage directly with customers, providing excellent service while upholding the company's core values and maintaining strict adherence to food safety and compliance standards. Your duties will include assembling and decorating bakery products according to standard procedures, prioritizing production to meet demand, merchandising products to enhance sales appeal, and supporting team members including Bakery Decorator Apprentices. You will also be responsible for creating custom cake designs that reflect customer preferences and ensuring cleanliness and safety of the bakery environment.
The position offers a wage range of $15.50 to $29.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides "Whole Benefits" to both full and part-time team members, which include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness and health programs, and other team member perks. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunity, promoting based on qualifications and business needs while fostering an inclusive work environment. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a team of world-changers who are passionate about improving how people eat and contributing to the community and beyond. If you are creative, passionate about baking, enjoy working in a team environment, and want to make a difference, the role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development.
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
- In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 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
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster


Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily

