Cake Designer & Decorator – Artistic Pastries & Service

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Dedham, MA seeks a Bakery Decorator to craft and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You’ll use artistic skills to ensure high-quality, beautifully finished bakery goods and provide outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities include decorating, production planning, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months retail or restaurant experience required.
• Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior experience in professional bakery or grocery retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes and other bakery items.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes following standard procedures; maintain production records.
• Prioritize production lists and adjust as needed.
• Merchandise products in the display case and monitor freshness and rotation.
• Support Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other team members.
• Create special order cake designs per customer preferences.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle phones/caging promptly.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work area and ensure equipment cleanliness and safety.
• Perform opening/mid/closing duties with accurate signage and pricing.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Icing techniques

Knife handling

Math skills

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Dedham, MA seeks a Bakery Decorator to craft and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You’ll use artistic skills to ensure high-quality, beautifully finished bakery goods and provide outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities include decorating, production planning, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.