Bakery Cake Decorator

4 weeks ago

Lafayette, California, United States Whole Foods Market IP, L.P. Full time
Job Overview

As a Bakery Cake Decorator at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items that meet our high quality standards. You will use your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring 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.
  • Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.

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.
  • 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.

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.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers a competitive wage range of $30.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Eligibility for Whole Benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, and paid time off, is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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