Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Walmart•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Department Lead, you will drive sales in the Bakery department and supervise hourly associates to deliver on member expectations. You will model Bakery expertise and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets members’ needs. The role includes overseeing department operations, production, staffing, inventory, quality, safety, sanitation, compliance, and merchandise presentation while using digital tools to support sales and associate engagement. You will train and develop team members, support their career growth, and help recruit talent. You will also communicate and implement processes that meet business needs, monitor results, identify improvement opportunities, and promote compliance with company policies and ethical standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, respect for individuals, integrity, service to members, and continuous improvement. The hourly wage range is $22.00 to $30.00, with possible additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Actual pay will meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage for the job location. The role is located at 10444 N Mall Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a bakery production department or at least 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 the prescribed time period if selected.

Nice To Haves

Bakery production experience, including decorating.
Experience supervising associates.
Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

Supervise the Bakery team to deliver the department business plan and contribute to the club’s success.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
Collaborate with other team leaders to help ensure the club meets member expectations.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and product seasonality.
Ensure the department meets company and regulatory standards for product quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
Share knowledge and train team members on new products, recipes, and production specifications.
Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe Bakery work area; plan staffing for weekly bakery volumes; and support consistent quality, food safety, and policy compliance.
Maintain accurate inventory, audit, and compliance standards, and produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Identify training needs, develop team skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyzing information; monitoring results; and addressing improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards, and assist management in addressing ethical or compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, recognize contributions, and support a workplace where associates can thrive.
Serve customers and members, make informed decisions, and pursue continuous improvement and learning.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid education through Live Better U, including eligible programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.
Performance-based bonus awards.