Home Jobs Baker Bakery Cake Decorator – Part Time

Bakery Cake Decorator - Part Time at Whole Foods Market

Part-time Upper East Side, NY Whole Foods Market $18-$24 per hour

Position: Bakery Cake Decorator – Part Time

About: As a Bakery Decorator, you’ll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You’ll use your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every detail is just right. You’ll play a critical role in upholding the company’s differentiators by providing outstanding service and delicious treats to customers that meet quality standards.

Requirements: 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; Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency; 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

Benefits: Store discount, Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan