Whole Foods Market
Overview
As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You\'ll use your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every detail is just right. You\'ll play a critical role in upholding our differentiators by providing outstanding service and delicious treats to our customers that meet our quality standards. You\'ll also support our Core Values and goals, promote companywide, regional, and store programs, and ensure compliance with Food Safety duties required in the department. Bakery Team Roles
Note: positions and duties may vary by store and business needs. Responsibilities
Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastries, 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, use suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously. Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing. Perform other duties as assigned. 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. Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills. 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 respectful 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. Experience
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. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: below 32°F (freezing), 32-40°F (refrigerators), above 90°F. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. Disclaimer
The note: This document is a general summary of essential responsibilities and not an exhaustive list. Requirements build as job levels progress and may differ by location or business needs. Performance in current position may be a prerequisite for promotion. This description does not guarantee promotion or all duties of higher-level roles. The wage range for this position is $18.00-$30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers health and other benefits. Eligibility for benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan at hire. For more information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site. Whole Foods Market is an equal employment opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications for the position and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Application notices
We encourage applying through the official site. Do not rely on third-party sites for accurate or up-to-date information about opportunities.
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As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You\'ll use your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every detail is just right. You\'ll play a critical role in upholding our differentiators by providing outstanding service and delicious treats to our customers that meet our quality standards. You\'ll also support our Core Values and goals, promote companywide, regional, and store programs, and ensure compliance with Food Safety duties required in the department. Bakery Team Roles
Note: positions and duties may vary by store and business needs. Responsibilities
Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastries, 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, use suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously. Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing. Perform other duties as assigned. 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. Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills. 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 respectful 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. Experience
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. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: below 32°F (freezing), 32-40°F (refrigerators), above 90°F. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. Disclaimer
The note: This document is a general summary of essential responsibilities and not an exhaustive list. Requirements build as job levels progress and may differ by location or business needs. Performance in current position may be a prerequisite for promotion. This description does not guarantee promotion or all duties of higher-level roles. The wage range for this position is $18.00-$30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers health and other benefits. Eligibility for benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan at hire. For more information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site. Whole Foods Market is an equal employment opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications for the position and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Application notices
We encourage applying through the official site. Do not rely on third-party sites for accurate or up-to-date information about opportunities.
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