Cake Decorator - Part Time at Whole Foods Market Darien, CT

A Bakery Decorator is responsible for creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special‑order items, ensuring high quality and outstanding customer service at Whole Foods Market.

• Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special‑order items.
• Build, ice, and decorate bakery goods following standard procedures to meet business demand.
• Complete production and spoilage records; adjust production sheets to maintain sufficient product.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers.
• Monitor product quality for freshness and ensure proper rotation within the 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, including answering phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment and maintain equipment in accordance with company cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid‑day, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accurate 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 Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing, Whipped Cream, Chantilly, German Chocolate Icing, Fudge Icing, Meringue).
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• 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 deliver information clearly and respectfully to team members, customers, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.

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

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk 6–8 hours per shift.
• Perform single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: < 32°F (freezing), 32–40°F (refrigerated), > 90°F.
• Work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including 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.

Hourly wage range: $18.00 – $30.20, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits for eligible full‑time and part‑time team members, including store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and other perks.

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.