Cake Designer & Decorator — Custom-Order Masterpieces

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Use artistic talents to finish specialty bakery goods, ensuring every detail is just right while upholding our quality standards.

You will support the Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other team members, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a clean, safe, efficient workspace. This role requires a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months of 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 adjust 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

Knife safety

Math skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Piping bags

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Use artistic talents to finish specialty bakery goods, ensuring every detail is just right while upholding our quality standards.

You will support the Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other team members, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a clean, safe, efficient workspace. This role requires a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.