Bakery Cake Decorator Position

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Bakery Cake Decorator At Whole Foods Market, we're seeking a skilled Bakery Cake Decorator to join our team. As a Bakery Cake Decorator, you'll be responsible for creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Your artistic talents and attention to detail will ensure that every cake meets our high quality standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Cake Decorating: Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items.
• Production and Merchandising: 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.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and support for Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other Team Members.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, addressing customers' needs in a timely and effective manner, model suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Store Maintenance: 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.
• Opening and Closing Duties: Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing. Requirements:
  • Decorating Skills: Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
  • Color Theory: Understand color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes.
  • Time Management: Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday, and work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. Education and Experience:
    • Experience: Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience.
    • Training: Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience. Working Conditions:
      • Exposure to Chemicals: Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
      • Exposure to Temperature: Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Work Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. How to Apply: If you're a skilled Bakery Cake Decorator looking for a new challenge, please submit your application to join our team at Whole Foods Market.

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