Pastry Artisan

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Artisan to join our team as a Bakery Cake Decorator. This role involves creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items using artistic talents and attention to detail.

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items with precision and creativity.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures to meet business demand, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers, maintaining a visually appealing and organized display.
• Provide guidance and support for Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other Team Members, fostering a collaborative and learning environment.
• Create special order cake designs based on customer preferences, showcasing creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customers' needs in a timely and effective manner, modeling suggestive selling techniques and answering phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing.

• Demonstrate 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.
• 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.
• FOLLOW recipes, directions, and procedures; exhibit effective time management and organization skills.
• Showcase advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
• Display basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

• $20-$28 hourly wage based on experience.
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs.

Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require assistance or accommodation in completing the application materials or any aspect of the application process, please contact the local Human Resources office at the worksite where you are applying.