Creative Cake Decorator — Artful Pastry & Customer Delight

Whole Foods Market; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Bradenton, FL is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator responsible for decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use artistic talents to finish products, maintain quality, and uphold our food safety standards while supporting core values and store initiatives.

The role requires experience in retail or restaurant settings, plus training and a commitment to teamwork and exceptional customer service.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Color theory

Recipe following

Knife handling

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Bradenton, FL is seeking a skilled Bakery Decorator responsible for decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use artistic talents to finish products, maintain quality, and uphold our food safety standards while supporting core values and store initiatives.

The role requires experience in retail or restaurant settings, plus training and a commitment to teamwork and exceptional customer service.