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
- Understanding of company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity, including the Open Door Policy
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, use data and resources, collaborate with managers and partners, and adapt to change
Responsibilities
- Drive member service by delivering what members love for less and ensuring the club meets member expectations
- Plan bakery productions and create decorative designs on bakery items while adhering to recipes and quality standards
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
- Operate, maintain, and sanitize bakery equipment
- Use digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and make business decisions with the member in mind
- Drive bakery area performance, including quality and date control, eliminating waste, and preparing for seasonal events (e.g., holidays, graduations)
- Identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve member issues
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service, and interact with associates to understand roadblocks
- Train, develop, influence, and inspire associates in a respectful, supportive, team-oriented manner
- Embrace differences, create a culture of belonging, and foster opportunities for associates to thrive
- Build strong team relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize contributions
- Maintain highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values
- Deliver results with the customer/member first, make decisions based on reliable information, and balance priorities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
Is remote work available for the Cake Decorator role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Cake Decorator position?
Key skills include cake decorating expertise using tools like decorating bags, tips, and nozzles to create designs, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards, leveraging digital tools for production and sales, and collaborating with teams for customer service.
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, supportive, and inspiring while valuing high-quality service.
What makes a strong candidate for the Cake Decorator job?
Strong candidates collaborate well, excel in cake decorating with precision and food safety knowledge, use digital tools effectively, drive bakery performance, and demonstrate leadership by training and inspiring 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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