New Store - Bakery Cake Decorator - Full Time - Seekonk,MA Opening- Summer 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Wellness support programs
flexible schedule
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a distinguished grocery retailer recognized for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet. Established as a leader in natural and organic foods, Whole Foods Market strives to improve the quality of life and health of its customers by offering high-quality, fresh, and sustainably sourced products. Beyond being a grocery store, the company is a community-driven organization dedicated to making meaningful change through initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This global vision has positioned Whole Foods Market as a transformative force within the grocery industry, striving to set standards of excellence in product quality, customer service, and corporate responsibility.
Working at Whole Foods Market means more than just employment; it is a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values personal growth and community impact. The culture encourages employees, known as Team Members, to engage deeply with both their work and the broader initiatives aimed at sustainable living and social good. Whole Foods Market provides a supportive environment where innovation, respect, and collaboration are core to its operations. Employees benefit from comprehensive Whole Benefits that include health and wellness programs, store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, and more.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and integral position within the bakery department. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for crafting and decorating all specialty bakery goods including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders using exceptional artistic skills and attention to detail. This position requires careful adherence to company procedures to ensure products meet Whole Foods Market’s high standards for freshness, quality, and visual appeal. You will contribute significantly to customer satisfaction by showcasing bakery items that not only taste delicious but also look stunning.
In this role, your tasks will range from assembling and finishing bakery products according to standard recipes and business demand to prioritizing production and adjusting inventory to meet customer needs. You will enhance the shopping experience by skillfully merchandising decorated goods in the sales display case and ensuring proper rotation and safety compliance. Leadership is also a key component as you provide guidance to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and collaborate with other team members to meet shared goals.
Customer service excellence is paramount, as you will interact directly with customers, answering their questions, addressing special orders, and suggesting bakery options that delight and satisfy. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the work area, managing equipment safely, and performing opening, mid, and closing shift duties are all essential elements of the job. Success in this role demands a combination of artistic talent, technical baking knowledge, strong communication skills, and an energetic work ethic suited to a fast-paced environment.
Whole Foods Market offers this Bakery Decorator position with an hourly wage range of $17.00 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. The company proudly provides comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members through its Whole Benefits program. This program includes access to health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness resources, store discounts, and various other perks aimed at enhancing the work-life balance and well-being of employees. Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, helps accommodate personal and business needs, ensuring a supportive and dynamic workplace.
Working at Whole Foods Market means more than just employment; it is a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values personal growth and community impact. The culture encourages employees, known as Team Members, to engage deeply with both their work and the broader initiatives aimed at sustainable living and social good. Whole Foods Market provides a supportive environment where innovation, respect, and collaboration are core to its operations. Employees benefit from comprehensive Whole Benefits that include health and wellness programs, store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, and more.
The role of Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is a creative and integral position within the bakery department. As a Bakery Decorator, you will be responsible for crafting and decorating all specialty bakery goods including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders using exceptional artistic skills and attention to detail. This position requires careful adherence to company procedures to ensure products meet Whole Foods Market’s high standards for freshness, quality, and visual appeal. You will contribute significantly to customer satisfaction by showcasing bakery items that not only taste delicious but also look stunning.
In this role, your tasks will range from assembling and finishing bakery products according to standard recipes and business demand to prioritizing production and adjusting inventory to meet customer needs. You will enhance the shopping experience by skillfully merchandising decorated goods in the sales display case and ensuring proper rotation and safety compliance. Leadership is also a key component as you provide guidance to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and collaborate with other team members to meet shared goals.
Customer service excellence is paramount, as you will interact directly with customers, answering their questions, addressing special orders, and suggesting bakery options that delight and satisfy. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the work area, managing equipment safely, and performing opening, mid, and closing shift duties are all essential elements of the job. Success in this role demands a combination of artistic talent, technical baking knowledge, strong communication skills, and an energetic work ethic suited to a fast-paced environment.
Whole Foods Market offers this Bakery Decorator position with an hourly wage range of $17.00 to $30.20, commensurate with experience. The company proudly provides comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members through its Whole Benefits program. This program includes access to health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness resources, store discounts, and various other perks aimed at enhancing the work-life balance and well-being of employees. Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, helps accommodate personal and business needs, ensuring a supportive and dynamic workplace.
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/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: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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