Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support programs
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, committed not only to offering high-quality, fresh, and healthy foods but also to making a meaningful, positive impact on communities locally and globally. Established with a purpose that transcends traditional retail, Whole Foods Market dedicates itself to nourishing people and the planet by promoting sustainable agriculture practices, supporting school garden initiatives, and addressing food insecurity in underserved areas. The company is recognized for its ethical sourcing, commitment to organic and natural products, and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for its Team Members. Its culture emphasizes personal growth, community involvement, and environmental stewardship, making it much more than just a grocery store — it’s a movement toward a better future for all.
Currently, Whole Foods Market is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator to join their team. This position involves creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and other specialty bakery items with artistic skill and attention to detail. The Bakery Decorator will play a vital role in delivering products that meet the company’s high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to executing cake decorating techniques, the role requires supporting companywide initiatives and maintaining strict food safety and cleanliness standards within the bakery environment. This is a role well-suited for individuals passionate about the culinary arts, especially in the area of bakery decoration and customer service.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for assembling, filling, and decorating various specialty bakery products, applying advanced piping techniques, and exhibiting creativity when designing custom cakes and pastries. Your work will help maintain the excellence that Whole Foods Market is known for by delighting customers with visually appealing and delicious products. You will also contribute to a positive shopping environment by merchandising bakery goods attractively in display cases and ensuring proper rotation and freshness of all items.
This role demands proficiency in multiple icing types, including Swiss buttercream, American buttercream, ganache, and more, as well as a solid understanding of color theory to blend and coordinate buttercream colors effectively. Time management, organization, and communication skills are essential for balancing production needs and working collaboratively with other team members. Additional responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, recording production data, supporting junior bakery decorators, and delivering exceptional customer service.
The position offers a competitive wage range of $18.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience, and includes access to Whole Benefits — a comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time team members. Benefits cover store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness assistance, health and wellness support, and other perks designed to enhance the personal and professional lives of employees. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you become part of a visionary company that values your growth, contribution, and role in revolutionizing the grocery industry one beautifully decorated cake at a time.
Currently, Whole Foods Market is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator to join their team. This position involves creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and other specialty bakery items with artistic skill and attention to detail. The Bakery Decorator will play a vital role in delivering products that meet the company’s high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to executing cake decorating techniques, the role requires supporting companywide initiatives and maintaining strict food safety and cleanliness standards within the bakery environment. This is a role well-suited for individuals passionate about the culinary arts, especially in the area of bakery decoration and customer service.
As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for assembling, filling, and decorating various specialty bakery products, applying advanced piping techniques, and exhibiting creativity when designing custom cakes and pastries. Your work will help maintain the excellence that Whole Foods Market is known for by delighting customers with visually appealing and delicious products. You will also contribute to a positive shopping environment by merchandising bakery goods attractively in display cases and ensuring proper rotation and freshness of all items.
This role demands proficiency in multiple icing types, including Swiss buttercream, American buttercream, ganache, and more, as well as a solid understanding of color theory to blend and coordinate buttercream colors effectively. Time management, organization, and communication skills are essential for balancing production needs and working collaboratively with other team members. Additional responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, recording production data, supporting junior bakery decorators, and delivering exceptional customer service.
The position offers a competitive wage range of $18.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience, and includes access to Whole Benefits — a comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time team members. Benefits cover store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness assistance, health and wellness support, and other perks designed to enhance the personal and professional lives of employees. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you become part of a visionary company that values your growth, contribution, and role in revolutionizing the grocery industry one beautifully decorated cake at a time.
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
- In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours
- 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: 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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