
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $30.20
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain with a strong commitment to natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a leader in the grocery industry through its dedication to high-quality products and sustainable business practices. The company goes beyond simply selling groceries; it focuses on nourishing people and the planet by improving the ways people eat, supporting community projects such as school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy foods to underserved populations living within food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Whole Foods Market is widely recognized for setting standards of excellence and for revolutionizing the grocery retail industry with an emphasis on health, wellness, and responsible sourcing. Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in communities locally and globally, emphasizing personal growth and creating positive change. This is more than a job; it is a purpose-driven career where employees contribute to world-changing initiatives through their everyday work.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market plays a critical part in upholding the company's high-quality standards and unique customer experience. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for assembling, filling, and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special order bakery items with artistic precision and dedication. Your ability to create visually captivating and delicious bakery goods will enhance the bakery's reputation and fulfill customer expectations. You will follow established procedures for building, icing, and decorating bakery products to meet business demand while ensuring consistent quality and freshness. The role requires you to manage production priorities, handle customer special orders with creativity, and maintain optimal product presentation in sales display cases. Excellent customer service is a must, as you will interact with customers to address their needs, suggest complementary products, and provide timely responses.
In addition to crafting delightful bakery items, as a Bakery Decorator you will support team members and apprentices in the bakery department, promote company initiatives, and adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards. The position demands efficiency, artistic skill, knowledge of various icings and decorating techniques, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while handling physical demands such as lifting, standing for long periods, and working in both wet and dry conditions. The wage range for this position is $19.00 - $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits," a comprehensive suite of benefits that include paid time off, health and wellness programs, store discounts, and financial wellness support. Join Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator to not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that makes a positive impact on people and the planet every day.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market plays a critical part in upholding the company's high-quality standards and unique customer experience. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for assembling, filling, and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special order bakery items with artistic precision and dedication. Your ability to create visually captivating and delicious bakery goods will enhance the bakery's reputation and fulfill customer expectations. You will follow established procedures for building, icing, and decorating bakery products to meet business demand while ensuring consistent quality and freshness. The role requires you to manage production priorities, handle customer special orders with creativity, and maintain optimal product presentation in sales display cases. Excellent customer service is a must, as you will interact with customers to address their needs, suggest complementary products, and provide timely responses.
In addition to crafting delightful bakery items, as a Bakery Decorator you will support team members and apprentices in the bakery department, promote company initiatives, and adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards. The position demands efficiency, artistic skill, knowledge of various icings and decorating techniques, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while handling physical demands such as lifting, standing for long periods, and working in both wet and dry conditions. The wage range for this position is $19.00 - $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits," a comprehensive suite of benefits that include paid time off, health and wellness programs, store discounts, and financial wellness support. Join Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator to not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that makes a positive impact on people and the planet every day.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- 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
- 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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