Cake Designer & Pastry Artist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Castle Rock (CO); 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 is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items in a fast-paced environment. You will build and finish products, ensure quality, and support bakery teams with training and guidance to maintain high standards.

The role emphasizes precise decorating skills, color theory, and strong customer service, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
• Understand color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes.
• Ability to apply proper technique when using all icings, including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and all varieties of Meringue.
• Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

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.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers.
• 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 promptly and courteously.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment; follow safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned and manage signage/pricing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cake decorating

Color theory

Icing techniques

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Knife safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items in a fast-paced environment. You will build and finish products, ensure quality, and support bakery teams with training and guidance to maintain high standards.

The role emphasizes precise decorating skills, color theory, and strong customer service, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and collaboration across shifts.