Cake Decorator - Part Time

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$17.50/hr - $30.20/hr

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special‑order items.
• Build, ice, and 알아친 decorate cakes following standard procedures to meet business demand; maintain production and spoilage records.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case; monitor product quality for freshness and ensure proper rotation.
• 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 needs in a timely manner; model suggestive selling techniques and answer phones and pages promptly.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment; keep equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid‑shift, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
• Understanding of color theory for blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementary palettes.
• Proficiency with various icings (Swiss, American, Ganache, etc.) and correct application techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures with effective time management and organization.
• Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Meeting customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.

• Minimum of 6–12 months of retail or restaurant experience.
• Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in a professional bakery or grocery retail (preferred).

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6–8 hours in an 8‑hour workday.
• Fine manipulation, pushing and pulling with single grasp.
• Bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions required.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: below 32°F, 32–40°F, and above 90°F.
• Work in wet and dry conditions.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use of tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

The wage range for this position is $17. Relation to Full Wage. Whole Foods Market offers ‘Whole Benefits’, which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and other benefit programs. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide 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. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Jersey City, NJ
$17.50/hr – $30.20/hr

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Retail