Cake Decorator - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
flexible schedule

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a vision to revolutionize the food industry, Whole Foods Market is more than just a place to shop for groceries; it is a community-focused company dedicated to making meaningful change at local and global levels. The company actively supports initiatives such as funding school garden grants, enhancing access to fresh and healthy food within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and more. This commitment positions Whole Foods Market as a leader in the natural and organic foods sector, setting the standards of excellence through sustainable practices and exceptional customer service.

As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be entrusted with the artistry and precision of creating visually stunning and delicious cakes, tarts, pastries, and customized bakery items. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the reputation of Whole Foods Market’s bakery department by consistently delivering high-quality specialty bakery goods that meet company standards. Your artistic talents will play an integral part in enhancing the customer experience, from designing intricate cake decorations to showcasing products that attract and delight shoppers.

The position demands a combination of technical skills in pastry decoration, a strong understanding of food safety, and a passion for customer service. The Bakery Decorator will adhere to established procedures for assembling, filling, and decorating bakery products while ensuring cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations. Working within a team, you will also provide guidance and support to apprentices and other team members, contributing to an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.

This role requires proficiency in a variety of icings and decorations, knowledge of color theory for buttercream blends, and expert usage of decorating tools and equipment. Additionally, the Bakery Decorator must be adept at managing production schedules, maintaining product quality, and effectively communicating with customers and colleagues. The job is physically active and demands stamina, precision, and creativity.

Whole Foods Market offers a competitive wage range from $16.50 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience, and provides its employees with comprehensive Whole Benefits. These benefits cover health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial support, store discounts, and other perks aimed at fostering personal and professional growth. The company values diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all team members and candidates based on qualifications and business needs.

Joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means becoming part of a mission-driven company that places emphasis on community impact, environmental stewardship, and exemplary service. This role not only enhances your professional skills but also allows you to contribute positively to the lives of customers and the planet at large. If you are passionate about baking, artistic cake decoration, and working in a vibrant, fast-paced retail environment, this career opportunity is an excellent fit.

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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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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