
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery retail industry, dedicated not only to providing high-quality natural and organic foods but also committed to making a positive impact on health and sustainability worldwide. As a company, Whole Foods Market prioritizes nourishing people and the planet through various initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh foods in underserved areas known as food deserts, and helping alleviate poverty in developing countries. This global approach combined with a deep local commitment makes Whole Foods Market a unique workplace where employees are empowered to make a meaningful difference both within their community and beyond. The company strongly supports personal growth and meaningful change, emphasizing core values that shape the standards of excellence in the grocery industry. Whole Foods Market is recognized as more than just a grocery store; it is a community-focused, world-changing establishment with a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing healthy living and eating habits.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a specialized and creative position that plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding customer experiences through beautifully crafted bakery products. This position entails assembling, decorating, and finishing cakes, tarts, pastries, and other special bakery items using artistic techniques and advanced icing skills. A Bakery Decorator contributes to the store’s reputation by ensuring every bakery product meets the company’s rigorous quality and safety standards while delighting customers with personalized and visually appealing designs. The role is vital in supporting store programs and initiatives, maintaining strict adherence to food safety regulations, and exemplifying the company’s core values. The ideal candidate will not only possess efficient cake decorating skills, including piping, color blending, and the use of various icings but will also demonstrate strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
This hourly position offers a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and comes with access to Whole Benefits, a comprehensive package that includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, store discounts, and other perks tailored to both full-time and part-time team members. Whole Foods Market emphasizes equal employment opportunities and values diversity, hiring based solely on qualifications and business needs. Joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means engaging in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values creativity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, all while contributing to a mission-driven company dedicated to making a broad social impact.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a specialized and creative position that plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding customer experiences through beautifully crafted bakery products. This position entails assembling, decorating, and finishing cakes, tarts, pastries, and other special bakery items using artistic techniques and advanced icing skills. A Bakery Decorator contributes to the store’s reputation by ensuring every bakery product meets the company’s rigorous quality and safety standards while delighting customers with personalized and visually appealing designs. The role is vital in supporting store programs and initiatives, maintaining strict adherence to food safety regulations, and exemplifying the company’s core values. The ideal candidate will not only possess efficient cake decorating skills, including piping, color blending, and the use of various icings but will also demonstrate strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
This hourly position offers a wage range of $17.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, and comes with access to Whole Benefits, a comprehensive package that includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, store discounts, and other perks tailored to both full-time and part-time team members. Whole Foods Market emphasizes equal employment opportunities and values diversity, hiring based solely on qualifications and business needs. Joining Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator means engaging in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values creativity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, all while contributing to a mission-driven company dedicated to making a broad social impact.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below freezing up to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Flexibility to work 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
- Complete 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 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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