Artisan Cake Decorator | Custom Cakes & Pastry Art

Whole Foods Market; Westlake Village (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, using artistic talents to ensure high quality and customer delight.

You will follow standard procedures, assist apprentices, and provide excellent service while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role supports store programs and complies with food safety requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Cake & pastry decorating

Color theory for icing

Icing techniques

Time management

Knife handling & safety

Recipe math

Communication & teamwork

Customer service

Formation

Bakery Decorator Apprentice training

Bakery or grocery retail experience

Outils

Bakery equipment operation

Description du poste

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, using artistic talents to ensure high quality and customer delight.

You will follow standard procedures, assist apprentices, and provide excellent service while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role supports store programs and complies with food safety requirements in a fast-paced environment.