Creative Cake Decorator for Custom Cakes

Whole Foods Market; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, and pastries with artistic flair. You’ll ensure quality, uphold food safety standards, and support store programs while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise decorating, and adherence to spec sheets, with opportunities to guide apprentices and contribute to special-order projects. Flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills with piping techniques.
• Strong color theory for buttercream blending and palette coordination.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage time, and maintain organization.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, and special-order items.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes following standard procedures for demand.
• Prioritize production lists and adjust as needed.
• Merchandise products in the display case and monitor freshness.
• Provide guidance to Bakery Decorator Apprentices and team members.
• Create special order cake designs based on customer preferences.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle inquiries promptly.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work environment and equipment.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties with pricing accuracy.

Skills

Cake decorating

Color theory

Buttercream techniques

Recipe following

Knife safety

Math for recipes

Team communication

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Knives

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, and pastries with artistic flair. You’ll ensure quality, uphold food safety standards, and support store programs while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise decorating, and adherence to spec sheets, with opportunities to guide apprentices and contribute to special-order projects. Flexible schedule required.