Learning & Development Associate - Bakery

Majid Al Futtaim; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Learning & Development Associate to enhance the skills of bakery staff. This role involves developing and delivering hands-on training programs, conducting workshops, and collaborating with the L&D team to create effective training materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching. Join a friendly environment where you will work alongside over 45,000 talented colleagues and contribute to a mission of creating memorable experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a real impact in employee development.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Positive company culture

Diverse workforce

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in bakery and corporate training.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for bakery staff.
• Conduct workshops on baking skills and food safety compliance.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and instructor performance.

Skills

Baking Techniques

Communication Skills

Instructional Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Digital Learning Tools

Training Software

Job description

JOB TITLE
Learning & Development Associate - Bakery | MAF Retail | Head Office KSA

ROLE SUMMARY
Bakery Associate – Learning & Development is responsible for supporting the business growth through developing skills of the existing employees and plays a key role in training and developing bakery staff to enhance their technical skills, knowledge, and customer service abilities. The role holder will have a strong background in baking, a passion for teaching, and also be responsible for supporting the Learning and Development Manager in executing relevant initiatives as per the required standards.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develop and deliver hands-on training programs for bakery staff, focusing on baking techniques, product consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct workshops and demonstrations on baking skills, equipment handling, and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the L&D team to create training materials, manuals, and e-learning modules.
• Ensure adherence to company recipes, portioning guidelines, and quality control measures.
• Conduct assessments and provide constructive feedback to bakery associates.
• Follow up on the feedback of trainings.
• Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs.
• Communicate with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
• 1 - 3 Proven years of experience in a bakery and corporate training or L&D programs.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or training teams.
• Knowledge of digital learning tools and training software.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.