Bakery Training Technician - North Atlanta, GA
About The Position
General Mills is seeking a Bakery Training Technician for its In-Store Fresh team, supporting Walmart bakeries. This field-based role involves 50–60% travel and providing hands-on product training to Walmart bakery associates in one-on-one and seminar settings. Candidates must live in the North Atlanta area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. The position focuses on developing and delivering strategic training and demonstrations that build in-store knowledge and ability, maintaining strong relationships with store management and associates, and ensuring territory coverage through scheduled training visits. The role also involves keeping accurate, up-to-date records and working with other suppliers to deliver training seminars. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship and international relocation or remote work arrangements are not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 1–3 years of previous experience within a bakery.
- 3–5 years of baking, donut, and cake decorating experience in a teaching setting.
- Technical baking, donut, and cake decorating skills.
- Ability to train small groups.
- Ability to work in a home office environment and travel 50–60%.
- Valid driver's license.
- Self-managed and results-oriented.
- Flexible and able to manage adversity.
- Strong communication and influence skills.
- Strong PC/iPad skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques and safety rules.
- Must meet the minimum age requirement of 18.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary or bakery training.
- Bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver strategic training and demonstrations to build knowledge and ability in Walmart bakeries.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with in-store management and associates.
- Maintain effective territory coverage by training stores according to prescribed timing and frequency, with a goal of 36 hours weekly in stores.
- Maintain updated and accurate records.
- Conduct hands-on product training for bakery associates in large and small seminar settings, working as a team with other suppliers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible for a company car or car allowance program.
- Gas card provided when selecting the company car.
- Up to 15 days of vacation annually, prorated based on start date.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) matching.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- May be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
