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Cake Decorator - Part Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Established with a mission to nourish people and the planet, the company has grown to become an industry leader committed not just to food quality but also to making a positive impact in communities across the globe. With initiatives that include funding for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to those living in food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries, Whole Foods Market stands out as more than a grocery retailer. The company's focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community engagement reflects its dedication to fostering meaningful change far beyond its store aisles.

At Whole Foods Market, employees are considered world-changers who contribute to setting high standards of excellence within the grocery industry. Joining the team means becoming part of a culture that values personal growth, inclusivity, and social responsibility. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring passion, teamwork, and a strong commitment to customer service. Working here offers not only a chance to grow professionally but also to be part of a movement that emphasizes the health and well-being of people and the planet.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a vital position within the bakery department, focused on crafting and decorating specialty bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. This position requires a creative and skilled individual with expertise in cake and pastry decorating, including intermediate piping techniques and a thorough understanding of color theory for blending colors and coordinating palettes. The Bakery Decorator plays a critical role in maintaining the store's commitment to quality by ensuring that every bakery product not only tastes delicious but also looks visually appealing.

As a Bakery Decorator, responsibilities include assembling, filling, and decorating various bakery items while following standard procedures to meet production demands. You will also be tasked with maintaining product freshness by monitoring quality and rotating products in the display cases. Providing excellent customer service by addressing customers’ needs and taking special orders is an important aspect of this role. The decorator must also support and guide apprentices and other team members in the bakery department, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

In addition to hands-on decorating skills, this role involves critical safety and sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with food safety regulations. The position includes performing opening, mid, and closing responsibilities, ensuring product pricing and signage accuracy, and a willingness to adapt to flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. Whole Foods Market offers competitive wages for this position ranging from $16.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits, which supports the health, wellness, and financial stability of employees. This role is ideal for someone passionate about baking artistry, customer service, and contributing to a company that prioritizes community impact and sustainability.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing/walking 6-8 hours during 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 less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and 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 complementary palettes
  • Ability to apply proper technique when using various icings including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and 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 clearly and respectfully 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, 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

No experience required


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