Bakery Cake Decorator

As a Bakery Cake Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Your artistic talents will be utilized to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every detail is just right.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Assembling, filling, and decorating cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items.
• Building, icing, and decorating cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures to meet business demand.
• Prioritizing production lists and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Merchandising and showcasing products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers.
• Providing guidance and support for Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other Team Members.
• Creating special order cake designs based on customer preferences.
• Providing excellent customer service, addressing customers' needs in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.

Some of the skills and experience required for this role include:

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
• Understanding of 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.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Some of the requirements for this role include:

• 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.