(USA) Cake Decorator at Walmart

Waco, Texas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and educate associates on tools, tasks, and resources
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for providing customer service
  • Flexibility to meet business needs, including maintaining in-stock levels and controlling shrinkage
  • Expertise in planning bakery productions, ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
  • Proficiency in following recipe measurement instructions 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, with understanding of product and layout execution
  • Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for production, ordering, training, and quality decisions
  • Capability to adapt to new tools and encourage their use by others
  • Commitment to company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity, including Open Door Policy
  • Skill in prioritizing tasks, using data and resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and adapting to change
  • Embrace of diversity, cultures, ideas, and experiences to foster a culture of belonging
  • Team-building skills, including mentoring, recognizing contributions, and communicating positively
  • High standards of integrity, ethics, compliance, humility, honesty, fairness, and transparency
  • Customer-first mindset, decision-making based on reliable information, and balancing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Drive member service by delivering what members love for less, collaborating with associates to meet expectations
  • Plan bakery productions for consistent quality and accurate decorative designs
  • Decorate bakery items using various products and tools (e.g., creating flowers and lettering)
  • Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory standards
  • Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
  • Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and enhance associate engagement
  • Use handheld technology for real-time decisions on production, merchandise ordering, training, and quality
  • Drive bakery area performance, including quality/date control, waste elimination, and seasonal event preparation (e.g., holidays, graduations)
  • Identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve issues/concerns
  • Act as a brand advocate, modeling high-quality service and products
  • Interact with associates to identify roadblocks, provide training, and inspire respectful, supportive teamwork
  • Implement action plans for policies, procedures, and ethics
  • Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and collaboration
  • Communicate progress, recommend improvements, and adapt to change/feedback
  • Create an inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, motivate/influence others, and mentor associates
  • Maintain/promote integrity, model Walmart values, hold accountable, and support regenerative goals
  • Deliver results with customer/member focus, balancing short- and long-term priorities

Skills

Cake Decorating
Bakery Production
Food Safety
Sanitation
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Team Collaboration
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Product Quality Control

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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