Cake Decorator (Seasonal) - Oxnard

Job DescriptionJob Summary:As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for creating appealing designs on our specialty Bakery goods. You will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.Essential Duties:

Perform all duties related to decorating, pastry production, sanitation, and stocking of all bakery products.

Provide courteous, friendly and efficient customer service.

Successfully complete Quest (in-store) training program.

Maintain, organize, clean, stock and rotate daily received walk-in products.

Decorate and finish cakes and pastry products.

Properly label and date all products.

Prepare some mixes.

Maintain and continually clean and keep department organized.

Achieve and exceed margin and sales targets.

Request and insure proper signs for all sale items.

Participate in regional promotions program.

Control spoilage: generate turn movement; participate in monthly inventory.

Comply with all applicable State Health and Safety codes.

Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships.

Follow established weights and measures procedures (tares).

Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader and/or Store Leadership.

Maintain a safe and sanitary department.

Report all safety and fire hazards to your Team Leader immediately for correction.

Comply with all occupational safety and health regulations.

Report all accidents and injuries to your Team Leader or Store Leadership immediately.

Job Requirements:

Current participant or graduate in the applicable Southern Pacific Region Career Development program or equivalent from another region.

Thorough knowledge of Bakery and juice bar products, industry trends and nutritional information.

1-year decorating experience required.

Willingness to taste and evaluate products offered in the department.

Ability to prioritize tasks.

Ability to understand and effectively communicate Quality Goals to customers.

Ability to work well and communicate with others as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Understand the importance of tracking all waste, spoilage and transfers to department.

Able to perform physical requirements of job.

Able to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.

Ability to learn proper and safe usage of steam kettle, hot plate and Hobart mixer (must be 18 years of age or older).

Ability to work box bailer (must be 18 years of age or older).

Ability to work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday including some holidays.

Working Conditions:This position requires and/or has exposure to:

Hand use: repetitive use of hands with single power grasping and fine manipulation

Constant walking, standing, bending, stooping and heavy lifting.

Exposure to temperature variations

Uneven surfaces of varying textures (soft, hard, slick, etc.)

Reaching above and below shoulder height

Gas, fumes and FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Use of a ladder or stool

Continuous background noises and/or occasional loud noises

Any item over 40 lbs requires a team lift.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.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.Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate - about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans - and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference.Learn more about careers at Whole Foods Market here!Privacy Policy