Bakery Cake Artist

6 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Bakery Cake Artist to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our bakery crew, you will play a vital role in creating visually stunning and delicious cakes, pastries, and special-order items that exceed customer expectations.

With a focus on artistic expression and attention to detail, you will use your skills and experience to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every product meets our high quality standards.

Job Responsibilities
  • Cake Decoration and Production: Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items, adhering to standard procedures and business demand.
  • Product Presentation: Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers, monitoring product quality for freshness and ensuring proper product rotation.
  • Team Collaboration: Provide guidance and support for Bakery Cake Artist Apprentices and other Team Members, promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence.
  • 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.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain accurate production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product, prioritizing production lists, and recommending adjustments as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Cake Decorating Skills: Efficient cake decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
  • Color Theory and Application: Understand color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes.
  • Recipe Following and Time Management: Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
  • Advanced Knife Handling and Safety: Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
  • Basic Math Skills: Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
About Us

Whole Foods Market is an employer of choice, providing 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 offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with an estimated annual salary of $45,000 - $60,000 based on experience and location.

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