Cake Decorator - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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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 supermarket chain dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Established as a trusted name in the grocery retail industry, Whole Foods Market is committed to nourishing people and the planet by offering fresh, healthy products and supporting sustainable practices. The company goes beyond being a grocery store by actively contributing to local communities and global initiatives. This includes promoting access to fresh food in underserved areas, funding educational programs such as school gardens, and working to alleviate poverty in developing nations. Whole Foods Market strives to revolutionize the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence and creating meaningful changes in how people eat and live.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a creative and essential position within the bakery department. The individual in this role is responsible for creating and decorating a variety of baked goods such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and specialty items, ensuring that every product meets the company’s quality and presentation standards. This position requires artistic talent and technical skill to build exquisite bakery items that delight customers and contribute to the overall shopping experience. The Bakery Decorator not only focuses on crafting visually appealing and delicious treats but also plays a significant role in maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and supporting the store’s core values and programs.

As a Bakery Decorator, you will have the opportunity to engage with customers directly, addressing their needs and preferences while providing excellent service and suggestive selling techniques. The role involves organizing production schedules, monitoring product quality and freshness, managing spoilage records, and maintaining a visually appealing product display. Additionally, the position includes mentoring junior team members such as Bakery Decorator Apprentices and fostering a collaborative team environment. This fully hands-on role also requires adherence to all safety and food handling regulations, as well as participation in opening, mid, and closing duties to ensure the bakery department operates smoothly.

Whole Foods Market values employees who demonstrate strong work ethic, creativity, and effective communication skills. This position is well-suited for individuals with prior experience in retail or restaurant settings, particularly in bakery or grocery retail environments, who have completed or are willing to complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program. Compensation for this role ranges from $15.50 to $29.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits," which includes store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other team member perks. Eligibility for benefits varies based on location, length of service, and job type.

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 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires the following motions: 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

  • 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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