Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that emphasizes natural and organic products, dedicated to nurturing both people and the planet. Founded with a commitment to improving health and wellness through better food choices, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just being a retailer. They actively support community growth by funding grants for school gardens, enabling access to fresh and healthy foods in food deserts, and promoting sustainable poverty alleviation in developing countries. The company embraces an innovative approach to the grocery industry, setting new standards for excellence, community involvement, and social responsibility. Their purpose resonates deeply with the values of environmental stewardship, social justice, and personal growth, offering employees a chance to be part of a movement that truly impacts lives locally and globally.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is vital in delivering exceptional bakery products that delight customers and uphold the company's quality and service standards. This position involves creatively assembling and decorating a variety of baked goods including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic detail and finesse. As a Bakery Decorator, you will blend your craftsmanship with strong customer service skills to support the bakery department's mission. Responsibilities include producing beautifully finished bakery products, managing product displays to attract and satisfy customers, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and company compliance protocols. This role also includes mentoring bakery apprentices and working collaboratively with team members to meet production goals and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Whole Foods Market values strong communication, team spirit, and a high work ethic, expecting this role to act as a representative of these core ideals while interacting with customers, vendors, and colleagues. Candidates for the Bakery Decorator role should bring a solid foundation in cake decorating skills including intermediate piping and color blending techniques, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of various icings and decoration methods. This position requires efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility in scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical endurance is necessary due to the standing and manual work involved.
The hourly wage for this position ranges from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience. Alongside competitive pay, Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and employee discounts. Whole Foods Market is committed to equal opportunity employment, promoting diversity and fairness in hiring. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about baking, customer service, and making a positive difference through their work in a values-driven company that encourages personal and professional growth.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is vital in delivering exceptional bakery products that delight customers and uphold the company's quality and service standards. This position involves creatively assembling and decorating a variety of baked goods including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic detail and finesse. As a Bakery Decorator, you will blend your craftsmanship with strong customer service skills to support the bakery department's mission. Responsibilities include producing beautifully finished bakery products, managing product displays to attract and satisfy customers, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and company compliance protocols. This role also includes mentoring bakery apprentices and working collaboratively with team members to meet production goals and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Whole Foods Market values strong communication, team spirit, and a high work ethic, expecting this role to act as a representative of these core ideals while interacting with customers, vendors, and colleagues. Candidates for the Bakery Decorator role should bring a solid foundation in cake decorating skills including intermediate piping and color blending techniques, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of various icings and decoration methods. This position requires efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility in scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical endurance is necessary due to the standing and manual work involved.
The hourly wage for this position ranges from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience. Alongside competitive pay, Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and employee discounts. Whole Foods Market is committed to equal opportunity employment, promoting diversity and fairness in hiring. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about baking, customer service, and making a positive difference through their work in a values-driven company that encourages personal and professional growth.
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
- Standing/walking for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
- 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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