Artisan Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in East Lansing, MI seeks a Bakery Decorator to craft cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic finish. You’ll uphold quality standards, provide outstanding service, and support food safety and store initiatives.

Responsibilities include decorating, assembling, and presenting bakery items, guiding apprentices, and maintaining clean, sanitary work areas. Shifts may involve opening/closing duties and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience.
• Bakery Decorator Apprentice training or equivalent experience.
• Prior bakery or grocery retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes following standard procedures and maintain production records.
• Prioritize production lists and adjust as needed.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Decoration flowers

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Knife safety

Math skills

Job description

Whole Foods Market in East Lansing, MI seeks a Bakery Decorator to craft cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic finish. You’ll uphold quality standards, provide outstanding service, and support food safety and store initiatives.

Responsibilities include decorating, assembling, and presenting bakery items, guiding apprentices, and maintaining clean, sanitary work areas. Shifts may involve opening/closing duties and teamwork across departments.