Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Employee Assistance Programs
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a trailblazing grocery store and a global leader in the natural and organic foods industry committed to nurturing people and the planet. Founded with a mission to improve how people eat, Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery chain – it is a community-oriented establishment dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles while making a meaningful impact on both local communities and global sustainability efforts. The company actively funds initiatives such as grants for school gardens, increases access to fresh and nutritious food in underserved food deserts, and supports poverty alleviation programs in developing countries. By... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing or walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use requiring single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work that involves bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below freezing, refrigerators, and high heat environments
- 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 the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience
- Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail is preferred
- Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders
- Understanding of 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 varieties of Meringue
- Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures with 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 Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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