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
- 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 in leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for production, ordering, training, and quality decisions
- Capability to adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them
- Skills in driving bakery performance, including quality/date control, waste elimination, and preparation for seasonal events
- Ability to identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve issues
- Commitment to complying with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Experience using policies, data, and resources to complete assignments, prioritize tasks, and adapt to change
- Embrace differences, foster inclusion, build team relationships, mentor others, and promote integrity
- Customer-focused mindset, making decisions based on reliable information while balancing priorities
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to meet member expectations and deliver exceptional service
- Plan bakery productions and create decorative designs on bakery items ensuring quality and accuracy
- Adhere to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory standards
- Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Use digital tools and technology to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and make business decisions
- Drive bakery area performance, control quality/dates, eliminate waste, and prepare for seasonal events
- Assist and serve members, resolving their issues and concerns
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service, and train/develop associates in a supportive manner
- Implement action plans using Open Door Policy and execute business processes
- Complete work assignments by prioritizing tasks, communicating progress, and addressing improvements
- Create an inclusive workplace, build team relationships, mentor associates, and recognize contributions
- Maintain highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values
- Deliver results with customer/member first, balancing short- and long-term 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.
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 company culture like for this role?
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 salary or compensation does this position offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for the Cake Decorator role?
Strong candidates collaborate effectively, demonstrate expertise in bakery decoration and food safety, leverage technology for sales and efficiency, take ownership of bakery performance, and inspire team members while complying with company policies.
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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