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
Part 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 company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity, and the Open Door Policy
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, collaborate with managers/coworkers/customers, and adapt to change/feedback
- Embrace differences, foster belonging, and create opportunities for associates to thrive
- Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, and mentor/develop others
- Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, compliance, and Walmart values
- Act selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent
- Deliver results with customer/member focus, using reliable information and balancing priorities
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to meet member expectations and deliver exceptional service
- Plan bakery productions and ensure consistency in quality/accuracy of decorative designs
- Decorate bakery items using various products/tools to create designs like flowers and lettering
- Adhere to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory standards
- Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Use digital/handheld tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and make business decisions on production/ordering/training/quality
- Drive bakery area performance, ensure quality/date control, eliminate waste, and prepare for seasonal events (e.g., holidays, graduations)
- Identify member needs, assist with purchases, and resolve concerns
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service/products, and value member experience
- Interact with associates to understand roadblocks, provide training, and inspire respectful, supportive teamwork
- Implement action plans for policies/procedures/ethics using Open Door Policy
- Complete work assignments/priorities using policies/data/resources, communicate progress, and recommend improvements
- Embrace differences, create belonging, and support associate success
- Build team relationships, communicate impactfully, and mentor/recognize others
- Promote integrity, ethics, compliance, and Walmart values
- Serve customers/members first, make informed decisions, and consider team impacts
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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