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 and BeverageIndustries
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 with consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
- Follows recipe measurement instructions; works with decorating tools (bags, tips, nozzles) to create flowers and lettering
- Ensures adherence 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 sales, shopping experience, production decisions, ordering, training, and quality
- Adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them
- Drives bakery performance, ensures quality and date control, eliminates waste
- Prepares for seasonal events impacting bakery volume (holidays, graduations, family events)
- Identifies member needs, assists with purchasing decisions, resolves issues
- Acts as brand advocate, models high-quality service and products
- Interacts with associates to understand roadblocks, assists in training, inspires team-oriented work
- Complies with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Uses Open Door Policy and applies in business processes
- Completes assignments using policies, data, resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers
- Identifies priorities, deadlines, expectations; communicates progress; recommends improvements; adapts to change and feedback
Responsibilities
- Drive member service by delivering what members love for less
- Work collaboratively with associates to meet member expectations
- Be a Team Member: collaborate, educate, communicate, provide customer service, maintain stock, control shrinkage
- Be an Expert: plan productions, ensure design quality, follow recipes, use decorating tools, adhere to safety/sanitation/inventory standards, operate/maintain equipment
- Be a Techie: use digital tools for sales, experience, engagement; make business decisions with member in mind
- Be an Owner: drive bakery performance, ensure quality/date control, eliminate waste, prepare for seasonal events, assist members, resolve issues
- Be a Talent Ambassador: advocate for brand/member experience, model service, train/inspire associates respectfully
- Comply with policies, procedures, ethics via action plans and Open Door Policy
- Complete work assignments and priorities through collaboration, task execution, communication, and adaptation
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What compensation and benefits are offered for the Cake Decorator position?
The position offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Is the Cake Decorator role remote or on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Cake Decorator position?
Key skills include cake decorating expertise with tools like decorating bags, tips, and nozzles; knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and inventory management; and proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology.
What is the company culture like for this role at Sam's Club?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing excellent member service, being flexible to business needs, and fostering a respectful, supportive, team-oriented environment.
What makes a strong candidate for the Cake Decorator role?
Strong candidates demonstrate expertise in bakery production and decorating, a member-focused mindset, ability to use technology for business decisions, leadership in training associates, and commitment to quality, waste reduction, and food safety.
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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