Artisan Cake Decorator & Pastry Artist

Whole Foods Market; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to craft and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders with artistic flair. You will finish items to meet quality standards and support store programs while upholding safety and sanitation.

The role emphasizes customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced bakery environment. The position requires experience in retail or food service, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills demonstrated in practice.
• Intermediate piping techniques and ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
• Understand color theory for Buttercream colors and palette coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, and specialty items.
• Build, ice, and decorate items following standard procedures to meet demand.
• Prioritize production lists and adjust as needed.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Icing techniques

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to craft and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders with artistic flair. You will finish items to meet quality standards and support store programs while upholding safety and sanitation.

The role emphasizes customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced bakery environment. The position requires experience in retail or food service, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.