Bakery Lead

Drive sales in your Bakery department and supervise a team of hourly associates to deliver high-quality products to members at competitive prices. Model expertise in bakery operations, collaborate with other team leaders, and ensure the club meets member expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Bakery team to execute the business plan, communicate department goals, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the entire club meets member expectations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of bakery operations, product specifications, and seasonality, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards for quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Train team members on new products, recipes, and production specifications, equipping them with the tools needed to perform their jobs effectively.
• Leverage digital tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement.
• Use handheld technology to make real-time business decisions related to production, training, and product quality, and encourage adoption of new tools.
• Drive business results by ensuring operational excellence, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and planning for weekly bakery volumes.
• Ensure consistency in quality, food safety, and company policies to support production and member service.
• Maintain accurate inventory, audit, and compliance standards, and produce/display merchandise according to the layout plan.
• Identify training needs, develop team skills, and encourage career growth for team members.
• Source new talent internally and externally to strengthen the team.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, and customers.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress, and address improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, ethics, and integrity.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, coordinating work assignments, and providing feedback.
• Adapt to change and help others navigate new challenges.
• Embrace diversity in people, cultures, and ideas, fostering an inclusive workplace where associates feel supported and connected.
• Build strong relationships, communicate positively, and motivate others.
• Mentor and develop team members, recognizing their contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart’s values.
• Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact on associates, customers, members, and the environment.
• Deliver results while prioritizing customer needs and making decisions based on reliable information.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities, considering how your work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on the company’s purpose.
• Display curiosity, a desire to learn, and resilience when taking calculated risks.
• Drive continuous improvement, embrace new technologies, and support others through change.

Requirements

• 6 months of experience in a bakery production department or 6 months of experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources or supervising associates.
• ServSafe Certification in Food Services.

Pay

• Hourly wage range: $24.00 to $32.00.
• Additional compensation in the form of premiums may apply, ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour, based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. PTO amounts depend on job classification and length of employment.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.