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, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and educates associates on tools, tasks, and resources
- Communicates and develops interpersonal skills for customer service
- Flexible to business needs, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage
- Plans bakery productions ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
- Follows recipe measurement instructions and works with decorating tools (e.g., bags, tips, nozzles) to create flowers and lettering
- Adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
- Operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment; understands product and layout execution
- Leverages digital tools and handheld technology for production, ordering, training, and quality decisions
- Adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them
- Complies with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Uses Open Door Policy and applies in business processes
- Embraces differences, creates inclusive culture, and supports team development
- Builds relationships, communicates positively, mentors others, and recognizes contributions
- Maintains high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models Walmart values
- Acts humbly, honestly, and transparently; prioritizes customers/members
Responsibilities
- Drive member service by delivering what members love for less
- Work collaboratively with associates to meet member expectations
- Ensure quality and date control standards in bakery area; eliminate waste
- Prepare for seasonal events (e.g., holidays, graduations, family events)
- Identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve issues
- Be a brand advocate valuing member experience in bakery
- Model high-quality service and products; interact with associates to address roadblocks
- Train, develop, influence, and inspire associates in a respectful, supportive manner
- Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources
- Collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners; identify priorities and deadlines
- Communicate progress, recommend improvements, and adapt to change and feedback
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.
What skills are required to be a successful cake decorator at Walmart?
Key skills include collaborating with teams, planning bakery productions with consistent quality and decorative designs using tools like decorating bags and nozzles, leveraging digital tools for business decisions, driving bakery performance, and acting as a talent ambassador by training and inspiring associates.
What is the salary for the cake decorator role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The culture emphasizes collaboration, respect for individuals, embracing differences in people cultures ideas and experiences, creating a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging, and working in a style that is respectful supportive and team oriented.
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 standards, and skills in team collaboration, member service, and developing associates.
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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