
New Store - Bakery Cake Decorator - Part Time - Scottsdale, AZ - Opening Fall 2026
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $30.20
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Access to team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American multinational supermarket chain that specializes in offering natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, the company has grown exponentially and now operates hundreds of stores across North America and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market is distinguished by its commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and high product quality standards. The company’s mission goes beyond merely selling groceries; it is dedicated to nourishing both people and the planet. This commitment manifests through various initiatives like funding grants for school gardens, providing fresh and healthy food access to communities in food deserts, supporting poverty alleviation projects in developing countries, and promoting environmental responsibility. Whole Foods Market is not just a grocery store; it’s a community-focused organization devoted to enacting meaningful change in the food industry and beyond.
Positioned as a Bakery Decorator, this role is vital in maintaining Whole Foods Market’s reputation for excellence in specialty bakery goods. The Bakery Decorator is responsible for creating and decorating a diverse range of bakery items including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. This is a hands-on, creative role that requires artistic skill in cake decoration, an understanding of various icing techniques, and the ability to meticulously execute detailed designs. The ideal candidate will enhance the bakery’s offerings by ensuring every item meets the company’s high-quality standards and customer expectations. In addition to artistic duties, the Bakery Decorator is expected to uphold health and safety compliance, provide exceptional customer service, and support team initiatives and training programs like the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training.
This full- or part-time hourly position offers a competitive wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market also provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" covering store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. These benefits contribute to the overall well-being and professional growth of team members working at different levels within the organization.
The Bakery Decorator plays a key role beyond simply producing beautiful baked goods; they are part of a larger mission to revolutionize the grocery and food service industry by combining creativity, quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Working as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers an opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on customers’ lives, supporting local communities, and promoting responsible and ethical food practices. The position requires adherence to Whole Foods Market’s Core Values and standards, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment where innovation and customer satisfaction are paramount.
Positioned as a Bakery Decorator, this role is vital in maintaining Whole Foods Market’s reputation for excellence in specialty bakery goods. The Bakery Decorator is responsible for creating and decorating a diverse range of bakery items including cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. This is a hands-on, creative role that requires artistic skill in cake decoration, an understanding of various icing techniques, and the ability to meticulously execute detailed designs. The ideal candidate will enhance the bakery’s offerings by ensuring every item meets the company’s high-quality standards and customer expectations. In addition to artistic duties, the Bakery Decorator is expected to uphold health and safety compliance, provide exceptional customer service, and support team initiatives and training programs like the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training.
This full- or part-time hourly position offers a competitive wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market also provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" covering store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. These benefits contribute to the overall well-being and professional growth of team members working at different levels within the organization.
The Bakery Decorator plays a key role beyond simply producing beautiful baked goods; they are part of a larger mission to revolutionize the grocery and food service industry by combining creativity, quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Working as a Bakery Decorator at Whole Foods Market offers an opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on customers’ lives, supporting local communities, and promoting responsible and ethical food practices. The position requires adherence to Whole Foods Market’s Core Values and standards, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment where innovation and customer satisfaction are paramount.
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
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