Bakery Cake Decorator

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

Job Description:

As a Bakery Decorator, you'll create and decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use artistic talents to build and finish specialty bakery goods, ensuring every detail is just right.

You'll play a critical role in upholding our quality standards by providing outstanding service and delicious treats to our customers.

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.

* 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.

* Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

* Ability to lift 50 pounds.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements:

* Stand/walk 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.

* 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.

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