Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.50 - $31.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
eligibility for a store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Beyond being a typical grocery store, Whole Foods Market is committed to fostering personal growth among its employees and making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment. Their mission revolves around nourishing people and the planet by improving eating habits, funding school garden grants, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and aiding poverty reduction efforts in developing countries. This dedication transforms the company into a community-oriented organization that strives to set new... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- Work involves 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), and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- 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
- Completion of 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
- Understanding of color theory as it pertains to buttercream blending and coordinating color palettes
- Ability to apply proper technique using various icings including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and 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 teamwork orientation
- Ability to meet customer service expectations
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
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