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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 $18.50 - $30.20
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain that specializes in natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to promote healthy eating, sustainable agriculture, and the nourishment of both people and the planet, the company has grown into a leading grocery retailer committed to making a positive impact on communities worldwide. Whole Foods Market is not just a grocery store; it is a company dedicated to meaningful change, such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and revolutionizing the grocery industry standards. The company’s culture focuses on personal growth, community involvement, and environmental stewardship, making it an excellent place for individuals who want to make a difference both locally and globally.

This position is for a Bakery Decorator, a specialized role within Whole Foods Market’s bakery department. The Bakery Decorator is responsible for the artistic creation and decoration of cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items. This job requires a combination of artistic skill and technical knowledge to ensure that every product meets the company’s high-quality standards and delights customers with both appearance and taste. As a key player in the bakery team, the Bakery Decorator supports Whole Foods Market’s core values by adhering to food safety regulations, promoting store programs, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. The position requires following established production procedures, completing product records accurately, and managing the display and quality of bakery items.

The Bakery Decorator collaborates closely with other team members, including Bakery Decorator Apprentices, providing guidance and support as needed. Customer service is a critical aspect of this role; the decorator must interact with customers professionally, responding to their needs, taking special orders, and using suggestive selling techniques to enhance the shopping experience. This role also involves physical requirements such as the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various conditions, including exposure to cleaning chemicals and fluctuating temperatures. Flexibility in scheduling, such as availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, is also necessary.

The wage for the Bakery Decorator role ranges from $18.50 to $30.20 per hour, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits," available to both full-time and part-time team members. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks that enhance the overall employee experience. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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
  • Ability to stand/walk 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

  • 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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