Artisan Cake Decorator & Custom Cake Designer

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is hiring for a Bakery Decorator position. The role involves assembling, decorating, and finishing cakes and pastries, crafting special order designs, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The successful candidate will have 6–12 months of retail or restaurant experience, completed Bakery Decorator Apprentice training or equivalent, and strong math, knife safety, and teamwork skills.

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 clearly to 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 urgency.

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.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case and monitor freshness and rotation.
• 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 needs promptly and courteously.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment and safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties with signage and pricing accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Icing techniques

Time management

Knife safety

Math skills

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Whole Foods Market is hiring for a Bakery Decorator position. The role involves assembling, decorating, and finishing cakes and pastries, crafting special order designs, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The successful candidate will have 6–12 months of retail or restaurant experience, completed Bakery Decorator Apprentice training or equivalent, and strong math, knife safety, and teamwork skills.