Artistic Cake Designer & Decorator

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to assemble, decorate, and finish cakes, tarts, and pastry items in a fast-paced store environment. You will follow standard procedures, maintain records, and ensure product quality for customers.

Responsibilities include supporting Apprentices, creating custom cake designs, delivering excellent customer service, and keeping a clean, safe kitchen. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience.
• Completed 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 decoration

Color theory

Icing techniques

Time management

Knife safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to assemble, decorate, and finish cakes, tarts, and pastry items in a fast-paced store environment. You will follow standard procedures, maintain records, and ensure product quality for customers.

Responsibilities include supporting Apprentices, creating custom cake designs, delivering excellent customer service, and keeping a clean, safe kitchen. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required.