Bakery Cake Decorator

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

Job Description:

Bakery Decorator Job Summary: Create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Use artistic talents to build and finish specialty bakery goods. Provide outstanding service and delicious treats to customers while upholding quality standards.

• 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.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
  • Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills.
  • Understand color theory and apply proper technique when using icings.
  • Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures.
  • 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 meet customer service expectations and standards.
    • 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.
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
      • 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.
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
      • May require use of ladders.

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Washington DC , Bakery Cake Decorator, Hospitality & Tourism , Lancaster, DC