
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness support
Health programs
Wellness Support
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the natural and organic foods industry, committed to nourishing people and the planet. Established as a grocery store that goes beyond traditional expectations, Whole Foods Market dedicates itself to driving meaningful change within communities and across the globe. The company actively improves the way people eat by funding school garden grants, expanding access to fresh and healthy foods in areas defined as food deserts, and supporting initiatives to alleviate poverty in developing regions. This mission-driven approach sets Whole Foods Market apart as not just a grocery store but a catalyst for positive impact, continuously revolutionizing the grocery industry through its standards of excellence and innovative practices.
Whole Foods Market offers a workplace where personal growth is encouraged and the contributions of each team member significantly influence the broader community. By joining Whole Foods Market, employees become part of a vibrant team that champions values of sustainability, health, quality, and community enrichment. The company fosters an inclusive environment where diversity and equal opportunity are foundational principles, ensuring that every team member is respected and valued regardless of background or identity.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is an essential and artistic position within the bakery department, focused on crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order baked goods with precision and creativity. This role requires a combination of culinary skill and artistic talent to produce visually appealing and delicious bakery items that meet the company’s high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. As a Bakery Decorator, you’ll apply your expertise in various decorating techniques including piping, icing, and sculpting decorative elements like flowers and borders, while also understanding color theory to mix and match icing shades beautifully.
Beyond the artistry involved, this position plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and supporting both the bakery team and customers through top-tier service. The Bakery Decorator will prioritize and manage production demands, maintain accurate records, and ensure fresh, well-merchandised products are available on the sales floor. Additionally, this role includes mentoring bakery apprentices and engaging directly with customers to fulfill special requests, while upholding strict food safety standards and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
The position offers an hourly wage range from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, emphasizing the company’s commitment to fair compensation. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" for its team members, which include paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and a store discount among other benefits. The company supports flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate operational needs and work-life balance.
This role is ideal for those passionate about baking, artistic presentation, and contributing to a socially responsible company that values innovation, teamwork, and community impact. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and actively promotes diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all team members to thrive and grow their careers.
Whole Foods Market offers a workplace where personal growth is encouraged and the contributions of each team member significantly influence the broader community. By joining Whole Foods Market, employees become part of a vibrant team that champions values of sustainability, health, quality, and community enrichment. The company fosters an inclusive environment where diversity and equal opportunity are foundational principles, ensuring that every team member is respected and valued regardless of background or identity.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is an essential and artistic position within the bakery department, focused on crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order baked goods with precision and creativity. This role requires a combination of culinary skill and artistic talent to produce visually appealing and delicious bakery items that meet the company’s high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. As a Bakery Decorator, you’ll apply your expertise in various decorating techniques including piping, icing, and sculpting decorative elements like flowers and borders, while also understanding color theory to mix and match icing shades beautifully.
Beyond the artistry involved, this position plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and supporting both the bakery team and customers through top-tier service. The Bakery Decorator will prioritize and manage production demands, maintain accurate records, and ensure fresh, well-merchandised products are available on the sales floor. Additionally, this role includes mentoring bakery apprentices and engaging directly with customers to fulfill special requests, while upholding strict food safety standards and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
The position offers an hourly wage range from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, emphasizing the company’s commitment to fair compensation. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" for its team members, which include paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and a store discount among other benefits. The company supports flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate operational needs and work-life balance.
This role is ideal for those passionate about baking, artistic presentation, and contributing to a socially responsible company that values innovation, teamwork, and community impact. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and actively promotes diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all team members to thrive and grow their careers.
Job Requirements
- 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: less than or equal to 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
- Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience
- Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience
- Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred
- Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and ability to create decorative flowers and borders
- Understanding of 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
- 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
- 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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