Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
training programs
Access to benefit programs
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store brand committed to nourishing people and the planet. The company goes beyond just selling products; it embraces a larger purpose that includes improving people's eating habits, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and championing sustainable practices. This world-changing and community-oriented approach fosters a culture where employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to societal and environmental well-being while growing personally and professionally. Whole Foods Market is widely respected for setting high standards of excellence in the grocery industry and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to perform hand use motions including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work in temperature extremes including freezing (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit), refrigerated (32-40 degrees Fahrenheit), and hot (above 90 degrees Fahrenheit) environments
- 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 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 in a professional bakery or grocery retail preferred
- Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills including intermediate piping techniques
- Understanding color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating palettes
- Ability to apply proper technique to various icings including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and 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 ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to provide clear and respectful communication to team members, customers, and vendors
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards
- 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)
Job Location
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