Artisan Cake Decorator: Flexible Schedule & Store Discount

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Rydal (PA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 41,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Team member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market seeks a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items using artistic skills while upholding quality standards and safety. The role supports company programs, ensuring exceptional service and accurate signage and pricing.

Responsibilities include finishing bakery items, guiding apprentices, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required, with strong teamwork and time management

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Color theory

Icing techniques

Follow recipes

Knife safety

Math skills

Team communication

Customer service

Work ethic

Education

Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program

Tools

Knives & box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market seeks a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items using artistic skills while upholding quality standards and safety. The role supports company programs, ensuring exceptional service and accurate signage and pricing.

Responsibilities include finishing bakery items, guiding apprentices, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required, with strong teamwork and time management