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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 $17.50 - $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
flexible schedule

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to natural and organic products, sustainable agriculture, and community engagement. The company is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by providing high-quality foods and supporting initiatives that promote health, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a community-focused organization that aims to create meaningful change through its operations, partnerships, and the work of its team members.

At Whole Foods Market, the role of Bakery Decorator is integral to delivering exceptional customer experiences and upholding the company’s high standards for food quality and presentation. This position involves artistic creativity and technical skill in cake and pastry decorating, ensuring every product is crafted with precision and care. The Bakery Decorator is responsible for assembling, filling, and decorating a variety of bakery items, including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order confections, offering customers delicious and visually appealing treats.

This role demands proficiency in advanced decorating techniques such as intermediate piping, the ability to create decorative flowers and borders, and a strong understanding of color theory to blend and coordinate buttercream colors effectively. The position requires knowledge of various icings, including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, and others. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to follow recipes and procedures are crucial for maintaining product consistency and meeting business demands.

Beyond production, the Bakery Decorator supports the team by providing guidance to apprentices and other team members, actively contributes to maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and participates in merchandising display efforts to attract and delight customers. Exceptional customer service skills are essential, as this role involves interacting with customers to fulfill orders, suggest products, and ensure satisfaction.

Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, depending on experience. The company provides comprehensive benefits known as "Whole Benefits," available to both full-time and part-time team members. These benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and access to other team member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is based on various factors such as work location, length of service, and job type.

As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will join a team committed to excellence and innovation in the grocery industry, dedicated to making a positive impact on customers and communities. This position offers an opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and the chance to be part of a company that leads by example in sustainability, nutrition, and employee well-being.

Job Requirements

  • Ability 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
  • Ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures up to 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
  • 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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