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Cake Decorator - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness resources
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 a variety of sustainable and community-focused initiatives. Established as a pioneer in the organic and natural foods industry, Whole Foods Market goes beyond the typical grocery shopping experience by actively contributing to environmental sustainability, food accessibility, and healthy lifestyle adoption. The company invests in local food systems by funding grants for school gardens and providing access to fresh, healthy food for underserved communities, including those living in food deserts. Additionally, Whole Foods Market takes an active role in poverty alleviation efforts globally, especially in developing countries, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to social responsibility that extends from local neighborhoods to international communities. This dedication to social and environmental causes has helped Whole Foods Market build a reputation as a company that truly makes a difference both within the grocery industry and the broader world.

As a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will join a passionate team responsible for crafting delightful and artistic bakery products that meet the company’s high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves not only the creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the visual and taste appeal of the bakery section. You will apply your artistic talents and technical skills to build, ice, and embellish a variety of specialty bakery goods, ensuring every detail is carefully executed. The position requires adherence to standard operating procedures related to production, spoilage tracking, and display merchandising to guarantee fresh and appealing products are always presented to customers.

Beyond the hands-on bakery work, this role emphasizes customer service excellence, making sure all customers' needs and special orders are handled promptly and courteously. Collaboration with other bakery team members and apprentices to provide guidance and support is expected, fostering a positive work environment. Maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards in compliance with Whole Foods Market’s policies is also critical for this position. Additionally, the Bakery Decorator will be expected to participate in opening, mid, and closing duties, ensuring signage accuracy and the overall operational efficiency of the bakery department.

This role offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience, alongside Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive "Whole Benefits" package. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support programs, and a suite of team member perks. Whole Foods Market values a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering fair and equal employment opportunities. The company encourages candidates who align with their purpose of creating meaningful change through food and community engagement to apply and be part of a team that is truly revolutionizing the grocery industry.

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: 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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