Bakery Cake Designer

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Whole Foods Market IP, L.P. Full time
Job Description

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

Key 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.
  • Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
  • Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers.
  • 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.
  • Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
Requirements
  • 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.
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
  • 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: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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