Cake Designer & Pastry Artist

Whole Foods Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 86,535,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support

Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use artistic flair to finish bakery goods while maintaining strict food safety standards and supporting company initiatives.

You will guide apprentices and collaborate with team members to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include decorating cakes, managing production, merchandising displays, and delivering outstanding service.

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 clearly to team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.

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.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Piping Techniques

Color Theory

Time Management

Teamwork

Customer Service

Safety & Cleanliness

Knife Handling

Math Skills

Communication

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use artistic flair to finish bakery goods while maintaining strict food safety standards and supporting company initiatives.

You will guide apprentices and collaborate with team members to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include decorating cakes, managing production, merchandising displays, and delivering outstanding service.