Cake Decorator: Artful Cakes & Custom Designs

Whole Foods Market; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator in Kentucky to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic flair.

You will ensure quality and consistency while providing exceptional customer service in a busy bakery environment. Responsibilities include assembling, icing, and finishing desserts, managing production and records, and guiding Bakery Decorator Apprentices and team members.

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

Piping techniques

Color theory

Icing techniques

Time management

Team communication

Safety & cleanliness

Knife handling

Math for recipes

Attention to detail

Education

Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator in Kentucky to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items with artistic flair.

You will ensure quality and consistency while providing exceptional customer service in a busy bakery environment. Responsibilities include assembling, icing, and finishing desserts, managing production and records, and guiding Bakery Decorator Apprentices and team members.