Bakery Science Principal Engineer - Sweet Baked Snacks
J.M. SmuckerSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and educate associates on tools, tasks, and resources
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Flexibility to meet business needs
- Expertise in planning bakery productions, ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
- Proficiency in following recipe measurements and working with decorating tools (e.g., bags, tips, nozzles) to create flowers and lettering
- Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
- Ability to operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Understanding of product and layout execution
- Comfort leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for sales, production, ordering, training, and quality decisions
- Capability to drive bakery performance, manage quality/date control, eliminate waste, and prepare for seasonal events
- Skills in identifying member needs, assisting with purchases, and resolving issues
- Experience in training and inspiring associates in a respectful, supportive, team-oriented manner
- Compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, collaborate with stakeholders, communicate progress, and adapt to change and feedback
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to meet member expectations and maintain in-stock levels while controlling shrinkage
- Plan bakery productions and ensure consistency in quality and decorative designs
- Follow recipe instructions and use decorating tools to create designs on bakery items
- Adhere to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory standards
- Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Use digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and support business decisions
- Drive bakery area performance, including quality control, waste reduction, and seasonal preparations
- Identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve concerns
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service, and support associate training and development
- Implement company policies and action plans using the Open Door Policy
- Complete work assignments by prioritizing tasks, collaborating with others, communicating progress, and addressing improvements
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time or part-time position?
This is a part-time position.
What benefits are offered for this role?
Benefits include competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and health benefits such as medical, vision, and dental coverage.
What skills are required to be a successful Cake Decorator?
Key skills include collaborating with teams, planning bakery productions with consistent quality and decorative designs, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, leveraging digital tools, and providing excellent member service.
What is the work environment like at Sam's Club for this role?
The environment emphasizes teamwork, collaboration with cross-functional teams, high-quality member service, and a supportive, team-oriented style while complying with company policies and standards.
What makes a strong candidate for the Cake Decorator position?
Strong candidates demonstrate expertise in bakery decoration, flexibility to business needs, ability to use digital tools, commitment to food safety and quality, and a team-oriented approach to member service and associate training.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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