(USA) Bakery Lead

Walmart•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Department Lead, you will drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You will model Bakery expertise and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations. You will lead the Bakery team in delivering the business plan, maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and seasonality, and ensure compliance with quality, inventory, equipment, production, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The role uses digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, support production and training decisions, and improve product quality and the shopping experience. You will maintain operational excellence, plan staffing for weekly bakery volumes, uphold food safety and company policies, maintain inventory and compliance standards, and produce and display merchandise according to the layout plan. You will also train and develop associates, support career growth and talent sourcing, collaborate with managers and business partners, monitor results, and identify opportunities for improvement. The role includes demonstrating company values, integrity, respect, customer service, and continuous improvement. The hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Performance-based bonus awards and benefits are also offered.

Requirements

At least 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 training 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 department team to deliver the business plan and contribute to club success.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, and follow policies while advocating 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 Bakery quality, inventory, equipment usage, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance meet company and regulatory standards.
Share knowledge and train associates on products, recipes, and production specifications.
Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make production, training, and product-quality decisions.
Maintain operational excellence and a neat, clean, and safe Bakery work area.
Plan and staff appropriately for weekly bakery volumes; maintain 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 and practices in collaboration with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
Analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress and results, and identify and address improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; assist management in correcting ethical or compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work assignments, sharing resources and information, and supporting quality and timelines.
Build an inclusive, respectful workplace; communicate positively, mentor and develop others, and recognize contributions.
Model integrity and accountability, put customers and members first, make informed decisions, and support continuous improvement and adaptation to change.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
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 Live Better U education program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates.
Performance-based bonus awards.