Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Access to benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain known for its dedication to offering high-quality natural and organic products. Founded in 1980, the company has grown into a respected brand that not only focuses on providing premium goods but also stands out for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Whole Foods Market integrates its core values into every aspect of the business, from sourcing sustainable products to supporting local farmers and communities. It offers a unique grocery shopping experience that emphasizes health, wellness, and biodiversity, aiming to nourish people and the planet. The company’s philosophy extends beyond mere... Show More
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
- Standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperature variations including freezing and refrigeration conditions
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- 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 or 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
- 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 a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and 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 Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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