Cake Decorator - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain that specializes in natural and organic foods, committed to creating a positive impact on communities and the environment. The company is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet through a variety of initiatives, including improving how people eat, funding educational programs such as school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and continuously setting pioneering standards in the grocery industry. Whole Foods Market is recognized not only as a grocery retailer but as a movement towards healthier living and sustainable practices worldwide. The company fosters a culture of growth and meaningful change, encouraging employees to contribute to both personal development and the broader mission of transforming food systems for the better.

The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and essential position within the company's bakery department. This role entails responsibility for crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom bakery items with an artistic flair that ensures every product meets high-quality standards and customer expectations. As a Bakery Decorator, you are integral to delivering outstanding customer service by presenting visually appealing and delicious baked goods that excite and satisfy shoppers. The position involves meticulous attention to detail, artistic skill, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet production demands. The Bakery Decorator must also uphold food safety standards, maintain cleanliness, and comply with all regulatory requirements within the bakery environment. Employees in this role will support company-wide and store-specific initiatives, fostering teamwork and promoting core values that emphasize quality, service, and community impact.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive "Whole Benefits" for both full and part-time team members, including access to store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and additional perks, subject to eligibility criteria. The company maintains an inclusive work culture founded on equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or any protected characteristics. Working as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market presents an exciting opportunity to blend creativity with community-driven values, contributing to the company’s mission while advancing your professional skills in a respected and fast-paced retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
  • ability to lift 50 pounds
  • ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures of 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

  • 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
  • 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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