Artistic Bakery Decorator: Custom Cakes & Special Orders

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & Wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Evanston, IL is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, using artistic skills to ensure every detail meets our quality standards. You will provide outstanding service to customers and help maintain the department’s high standards.

You will support core values, follow food safety procedures, mentor apprentices, and help maintain a clean, sanitary work area while contributing to production goals in a fast-paced store

Qualifications

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills.
• Understand color theory for buttercream colors.
• Follow recipes and procedures; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order items.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes following standard procedures to meet demand and maintain records.
• Prioritize production lists and adjust as needed.
• Merchandise products in display and ensure freshness and proper rotation.
• Provide guidance for apprentices and other team members.
• Create special order cake designs based on customer preferences.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle phone calls and inquiries.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Pastry Decorating

Icing Techniques

Time Management

Team Communication

Food Safety

Piping Techniques

Ganache & Buttercream

Tools

Knife Handling

Decoration Tools

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Evanston, IL is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items, using artistic skills to ensure every detail meets our quality standards. You will provide outstanding service to customers and help maintain the department’s high standards.

You will support core values, follow food safety procedures, mentor apprentices, and help maintain a clean, sanitary work area while contributing to production goals in a fast-paced store