New Store - Bakery Cake Decorator - Full Time - Los Gatos, CA - Spring 2026

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
wellness programs
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned supermarket chain dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic products to its customers. Established with a focus on nourishing both people and the planet, Whole Foods Market stands out as more than just a grocery store; it actively engages in creating meaningful change through community support and sustainability initiatives. The company invests in educational grants for school gardens, strives to provide access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and works towards alleviating poverty in developing countries. With an emphasis on ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship, Whole Foods Market continues to set the standard for excellence in the grocery industry worldwide.

The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and vital position within the bakery department. This role is charged with crafting visually appealing and delicious bakery items such as cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom specialty orders. As a Bakery Decorator, you will utilize your artistic talents and technical skills to assemble, fill, ice, and decorate bakery products with precision, employing intermediate piping techniques and knowledge of decorating icings like buttercreams and ganache. The position demands attention to detail in color theory and aesthetics to ensure products are both beautiful and delicious.

In this position, you will uphold Whole Foods Market's values by delivering outstanding customer service, supporting team members including apprentices, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards consistent with the company's high expectations. You'll balance production demands, manage product displays, and handle special orders tailored to customer preferences, ensuring quality and freshness are always prioritized. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Physical demands include standing for most of the day, handling up to 50 pounds, and working with various tools and equipment safely.

Chiefly, the Bakery Decorator contributes not only to the success of the bakery but also to the overall mission of Whole Foods Market to nourish the community and promote sustainability. This hourly position offers a competitive wage range of $19.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and comes with comprehensive Whole Benefits for eligible full and part-time team members, including paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and a store discount. Whole Foods Market prides itself on a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering fair employment opportunities based strictly on qualifications and business needs.

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 bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures up to 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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