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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
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet through sustainable practices and community engagement. Established as a leader in the organic and natural foods retail industry, Whole Foods Market emphasizes high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and environmental stewardship. Beyond just selling groceries, the company invests in initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This holistic approach underscores their mission to make meaningful impacts in communities locally and globally. Embracing a culture of inclusion and equality, Whole Foods Market offers career paths that foster personal growth and encourage employees to contribute to the company’s vision of setting standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry.

The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the bakery department's success, focusing on creating and decorating an array of specialty baked goods like cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom orders that delight customers. This position calls for artistic talent and precision in assembling and finishing bakery items to meet high-quality standards and establish the bakery as a destination for visually appealing and delicious treats. A Bakery Decorator not only executes decorating techniques but also supports store initiatives by adhering strictly to food safety regulations and promoting Whole Foods Market’s core values.

In this role, responsibilities include building and icing cakes following standard procedures, managing production and spoilage records, prioritizing production schedules, and merchandising bakery products in an attractive display to enhance customer experience. The decorator works closely with apprentices and team members to provide guidance and ensure consistent quality and presentation. Additionally, the position demands excellent customer service skills, including the ability to handle special orders based on customer preferences and effectively communicate with both customers and team members.

Work in this position requires maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, performing opening and closing duties, and adhering to accurate signage and pricing protocols. The role is physically demanding, involving lifting, standing, and using various tools and equipment safely. Whole Foods Market offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package called Whole Benefits. This package includes paid time off, health and wellness support programs, financial wellness resources, and other perks suited for both full-time and part-time team members.

Whole Foods Market promotes an equal opportunity workplace, valuing diversity across all dimensions including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. The company prioritizes hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and business needs and encourages applications directly through their official channels, ensuring fairness and accuracy in recruitment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • In an 8-hour workday, standing/walking 6-8 hours
  • Hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures around 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
  • 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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