New Store - Bakery Cake Decorator - Part Time - Doral, Florida - Summer 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
employee perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain devoted to offering high-quality natural and organic food products. Founded in 1980 and now operating numerous stores across the United States and several other countries, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a leader in the grocery industry, particularly in the realm of organic and sustainably sourced foods. The company operates as a subsidiary of Amazon and champions a mission that goes far beyond mere retail; it is committed to nourishing people and the planet by promoting healthy eating habits, funding community projects like school gardens, improving food access in underserved areas, and supporting global initiatives to alleviate poverty. Whole Foods Market prides itself on being a place where employees can grow personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful change in their communities and worldwide. This business is not just about selling groceries but about setting a new standard of excellence and innovation in food retail.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the company’s vision of delivering exceptional quality and service. This position involves creating and decorating a wide range of bakery items, including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. The Bakery Decorator’s responsibilities are both creative and technical — using artistic skill to design visually stunning products while adhering to health and safety regulations and company standards. The individual in this role will be instrumental in ensuring that bakery goods are not only delicious but also presented beautifully to attract customers and enhance their shopping experience. Attention to detail, an understanding of color theory and icing techniques, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment are critical for success in this position. Additionally, this role entails mentoring apprentices and collaborating with team members to uphold Whole Foods Market’s core values and operational goals.
The Bakery Decorator plays a frontline role in customer interaction, providing outstanding service by addressing customer needs promptly and professionally. This involves managing special order requests, maintaining an attractive product display, and practicing suggestive selling to optimize sales. Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the bakery workspace is also a key aspect of this role, along with performing various opening, mid-shift, and closing duties such as updating signage and pricing. The work schedule can be flexible, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which reflects the commitment to being available to meet customer demand at all times. The position offers a competitive hourly wage range from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and comes with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits." This includes paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, employee discounts, and other perks designed to support the wellbeing of team members.
Working at Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a company that not only values product excellence but also emphasizes social and environmental responsibility. The inclusive and diverse workplace culture ensures equal opportunities for all employees regardless of race, gender, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Success in this role can lead to further career development and advancement within the company, provided that business needs align and candidates demonstrate strong performance. Overall, this position is ideal for individuals who have a passion for baking artistry, customer service, and sustainable business practices and who want to contribute to a company that is revolutionizing the grocery and natural foods industry.
The role of a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market is integral to the company’s vision of delivering exceptional quality and service. This position involves creating and decorating a wide range of bakery items, including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. The Bakery Decorator’s responsibilities are both creative and technical — using artistic skill to design visually stunning products while adhering to health and safety regulations and company standards. The individual in this role will be instrumental in ensuring that bakery goods are not only delicious but also presented beautifully to attract customers and enhance their shopping experience. Attention to detail, an understanding of color theory and icing techniques, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment are critical for success in this position. Additionally, this role entails mentoring apprentices and collaborating with team members to uphold Whole Foods Market’s core values and operational goals.
The Bakery Decorator plays a frontline role in customer interaction, providing outstanding service by addressing customer needs promptly and professionally. This involves managing special order requests, maintaining an attractive product display, and practicing suggestive selling to optimize sales. Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the bakery workspace is also a key aspect of this role, along with performing various opening, mid-shift, and closing duties such as updating signage and pricing. The work schedule can be flexible, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which reflects the commitment to being available to meet customer demand at all times. The position offers a competitive hourly wage range from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and comes with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits." This includes paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, employee discounts, and other perks designed to support the wellbeing of team members.
Working at Whole Foods Market as a Bakery Decorator offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a company that not only values product excellence but also emphasizes social and environmental responsibility. The inclusive and diverse workplace culture ensures equal opportunities for all employees regardless of race, gender, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Success in this role can lead to further career development and advancement within the company, provided that business needs align and candidates demonstrate strong performance. Overall, this position is ideal for individuals who have a passion for baking artistry, customer service, and sustainable business practices and who want to contribute to a company that is revolutionizing the grocery and natural foods industry.
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
- 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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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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