Cake Decorator - Part Time

Overland Park, KS, USA|Onsite

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 leading natural and organic foods supermarket chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. Established with a mission to provide access to fresh and healthy food, Whole Foods Market supports sustainable agriculture, funds grants for school gardens, and actively participates in alleviating poverty in developing countries. The company aims to improve how people eat while making a positive impact within communities and beyond. Whole Foods Market is recognized for setting the standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry by prioritizing quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. As an employer, Whole Foods Market fosters personal growth and meaningful change, inviting employees to be part of a world-changing organization that truly values integrity and teamwork.

As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will play a vital role in the bakery department by creating and decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. This position is ideal for those who possess artistic talents and a strong passion for bakery craft, as you will be responsible for building, icing, and decorating cakes following company standards and quality expectations. You will ensure that every bakery item meets the high standards of Freshness, taste, appearance, and compliance with food safety regulations. Your creativity and attention to detail will contribute significantly to customer satisfaction and support the company’s core values and goals. This role offers valuable experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your skills in cake decorating and pastry artistry can shine and grow. Your duties will also include merchandising bakery products in display cases, prioritizing production lists, maintaining cleanliness, and training and supporting bakery apprentices and team members.

Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages for this position, ranging from $16.50 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" which include paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. Eligible team members—both full and part-time—can enjoy these benefits, fostering a healthy work-life balance. The role requires physical stamina, a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work safely with bakery tools and equipment. By joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator, you’ll not only gain professional development but also contribute to an organization that cares about food quality, community welfare, and environmental sustainability.

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 or 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 or 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
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