Artisan Cake Decorator & Custom Cake Designer

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to craft and finish cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic skill. You’ll uphold our quality standards while delivering outstanding service and ensuring food safety.

You will guide Bakery Decorator Apprentices, manage production flow, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is required for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Recipe following

Knife safety

Basic math

Teamwork

Customer service

Fast-paced

Education

Bakery Decorator Apprenticeship

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to craft and finish cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic skill. You’ll uphold our quality standards while delivering outstanding service and ensuring food safety.

You will guide Bakery Decorator Apprentices, manage production flow, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is required for this fast-paced environment.