Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery grocery retail chain known for its commitment to high-quality natural and organic products and sustainable practices. Since its founding in 1980, the company has evolved into a world-changer, dedicated not only to providing fresh and healthy food but also to making a positive impact on the community and the planet. Whole Foods Market actively supports initiatives such as school garden grants, access to nutritious food for underserved areas, and poverty alleviation programs in developing countries. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and meaningful change, working at Whole Foods Market means contributing to a greater purpose beyond the typical grocery store experience.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and essential position within the bakery department, responsible for crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items with precision and artistic skill. This role requires a commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the ability to meet customer expectations by producing visually appealing and delicious bakery products. The Bakery Decorator will also uphold the company’s core values and food safety standards while supporting team members and providing excellent customer service. Working as a Bakery Decorator offers the opportunity to grow your cake and pastry decorating skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and the store’s reputation.
This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which supports both full-time and part-time team members with options like paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness resources, and a store discount. Eligibility for benefits depends on factors such as location, length of service, and job type.
The Bakery Decorator will perform duties such as assembling, filling, and finishing cakes and pastries; creating special order designs based on customer preferences; prioritizing production schedules; merchandising bakery products attractively; and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position requires proficiency in various icing techniques, color theory, and recipe adherence, along with strong communication and time management skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in variable temperatures and conditions. The schedule may involve nights, weekends, and holidays.
Overall, a career as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers an exciting blend of artistic expression, customer interaction, and personal development within a respected company that values sustainability, community impact, and quality. Whether you are advancing your bakery skills or seeking a purposeful role in a company with heart, this position provides an inspiring place to contribute and thrive.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and essential position within the bakery department, responsible for crafting and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order bakery items with precision and artistic skill. This role requires a commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the ability to meet customer expectations by producing visually appealing and delicious bakery products. The Bakery Decorator will also uphold the company’s core values and food safety standards while supporting team members and providing excellent customer service. Working as a Bakery Decorator offers the opportunity to grow your cake and pastry decorating skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and the store’s reputation.
This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which supports both full-time and part-time team members with options like paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness resources, and a store discount. Eligibility for benefits depends on factors such as location, length of service, and job type.
The Bakery Decorator will perform duties such as assembling, filling, and finishing cakes and pastries; creating special order designs based on customer preferences; prioritizing production schedules; merchandising bakery products attractively; and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position requires proficiency in various icing techniques, color theory, and recipe adherence, along with strong communication and time management skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in variable temperatures and conditions. The schedule may involve nights, weekends, and holidays.
Overall, a career as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers an exciting blend of artistic expression, customer interaction, and personal development within a respected company that values sustainability, community impact, and quality. Whether you are advancing your bakery skills or seeking a purposeful role in a company with heart, this position provides an inspiring place to contribute and thrive.
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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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