Base pay range
$18.50 / hr - $30.20 / hr
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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 that meet our quality standards. In addition to following procedures, you'll support Core Values and store initiatives, and ensure compliance with Food Safety requirements in the department.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, fill, and finish / decorate cakes, tarts, pastry, and special-order bakery items.
- Build, ice, and decorate cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures; complete production and spoilage records; adjust production sheets to maintain sufficient product.
- Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Merchandise products in the display case; monitor quality, freshness, and product rotation according to 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, address customer needs, and practice suggestive selling; answer phones and pages promptly and courteously.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; ensure equipment is maintained per Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, including signage and pricing accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and qualifications
Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and decorative flowers and borders.Knowledge of color theory for buttercream coloring and palette coordination.Ability to apply techniques with icing varieties (Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, and Meringue).Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization.Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.Basic math for recipe conversions and modifications.Strong communication and teamwork; ability to clearly convey information to team members, customers, and vendors.Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with 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 : grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.Exposure to cleaning chemicals (FDA approved).Temperature exposure :90°F.
Work in wet and dry conditions; 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 ladders.Notes
The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels; duties at a lower level may be required at higher levels. Promotion considerations depend on business need and demonstrated qualifications. Completion of milestones or certifications does not guarantee promotion.
The wage range for this position is $18.50-$30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers benefits. Eligibility for benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan at date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site : https : / / careers.wholefoodsmarket.com / benefits.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position and business needs.
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