Custom Cake Designer & Bakery Decorator

Whole Foods Market; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Indianapolis is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use your artistic talents to finish specialty bakery goods to meet our quality standards and delight customers, while upholding our core values and food safety procedures.

This role supports Apprentices and team members, handles customer requests, and contributes to store programs and initiatives.

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. 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,

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Indianapolis is seeking a Bakery Decorator to create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You will use your artistic talents to finish specialty bakery goods to meet our quality standards and delight customers, while upholding our core values and food safety procedures.

This role supports Apprentices and team members, handles customer requests, and contributes to store programs and initiatives.