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
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Food ServiceIndustries
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for customer service and team collaboration
- Expertise in bakery production planning, decorative designs, recipe adherence, and working with decorating tools (e.g., bags, tips, nozzles)
- Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
- Ability to operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for production, ordering, training, and decision-making
- Flexibility to business needs, including seasonal events and maintaining in-stock levels while controlling shrinkage
- Commitment to company policies, ethics, integrity, and Walmart values
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, educate associates on tools/tasks/resources, and develop customer service skills
- Plan bakery productions for consistency in quality and accuracy of designs; decorate items with flowers and lettering
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory standards; manage equipment
- Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and make business decisions
- Drive bakery performance by ensuring quality/date control, eliminating waste, preparing for seasonal events, identifying member needs, assisting with purchases, and resolving issues
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service, interact with associates to address roadblocks, train/develop/inspire team members respectfully
- Comply with policies/procedures using Open Door Policy; complete assignments by prioritizing tasks, collaborating, communicating progress, and adapting to change
- Embrace diversity, create inclusive culture, build team relationships, mentor/develop others, recognize contributions
- Maintain integrity/ethics, act humbly and transparently, hold self/others accountable, support regenerative goals
- Deliver results with customer/member first, make decisions based on reliable info, balance priorities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this Cake Decorator position full-time?
Yes, this is a full-time position.
Is remote work available for the Cake Decorator role at Walmart?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Cake Decorator position?
Key skills include collaborating with teams, planning bakery productions with consistency in quality and decorative designs, using decorating tools like bags tips and nozzles, leveraging digital tools, and ensuring food safety and inventory management.
What is the company culture like for this role?
The culture emphasizes collaboration, respect for individuals, embracing differences, creating a sense of belonging, and being team-oriented while valuing high-quality service and member experience.
What makes a strong candidate for the Cake Decorator job?
Strong candidates collaborate well, excel in bakery decoration and food safety, leverage technology for decisions, drive performance by minimizing waste and meeting member needs, and act as team ambassadors by training and inspiring others.
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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