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New Store - Bakery Cake Decorator - Full Time - Seekonk,MA Opening- Summer 2026

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery retail chain dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Established with a mission focused on improving how people eat, Whole Foods Market stands out as a leader in providing access to fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced food options. Beyond being just a grocery store, the company emphasizes personal growth, community involvement, and meaningful change. Whole Foods Market actively supports initiatives that range from funding school garden grants to addressing food desert challenges and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This commitment to environmental and social responsibility shapes the company’s culture and operational practices, making it an inspiring workplace for individuals passionate about food, sustainability, and positive impact. With a global presence and a reputation for quality, Whole Foods Market continues to revolutionize the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence in product quality, customer service, and community engagement.

The Bakery Decorator role at Whole Foods Market is a dynamic position that blends culinary skills, artistic creativity, and customer service expertise. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of creating and decorating a wide array of bakery products including cakes, tarts, pastries, and custom special-order items. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics since you will be using your artistic talents to craft visually appealing and delicious bakery goods that meet the rigorous quality assurance standards set by Whole Foods Market. You will be involved in every step of the decorating process including assembling, filling, icing, and finishing bakery items, ensuring that each product not only tastes great but also looks exceptional to delight customers.

In addition to hands-on decorating duties, the Bakery Decorator will contribute to merchandising efforts by arranging bakery items attractively in display cases and maintaining product freshness through proper rotation and monitoring. The role also demands thorough adherence to food safety protocols and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe working and shopping environment. As part of your responsibilities, you will provide guidance and training support to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Customer interaction is a vital component of this position; you will be expected to deliver excellent customer service, respond promptly to inquiries, and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance the overall customer experience.

This position requires flexibility to perform various opening, mid, and closing duties, including accurate pricing and signage management. Whole Foods Market values professionalism and expects its Bakery Decorators to embody the company’s core values and support store programs and initiatives actively. With a wage range of $17.00 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience, this role offers competitive compensation alongside access to Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits include a broad range of perks such as paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support designed to promote overall team member well-being. The Bakery Decorator position is ideal for individuals with a minimum of 6-12 months of retail or restaurant experience who have completed or are willing to complete an apprenticeship training program. If you have a passion for skilled cake decorating, creativity, and customer-focused service in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, Whole Foods Market invites you to join their team and become part of a company that truly makes a difference.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • 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 ability to create decorative flowers and borders
  • Understanding of color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes
  • Ability to apply proper technique 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 clearly and respectfully to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
  • 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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