Meal Category Lead
HungryrootSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of business on the floor and backroom operations in prepared foods and café
- Expertise in company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance
- Understanding of seasonality, new products, recipes, processes, and production specifications
- Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for sales, production, training, product quality, and associate engagement
- Ability to supervise teams, facilitate rotations, manage member needs, and communicate departmental goals
- Skills in teaching, training, identifying training needs, developing skills, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent
- Capability to collaborate with associates, third parties, managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, profitability, staffing levels, audit/compliance standards, and merchandise layout
- Demonstrated promotion of compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity, including use of Open Door Policy
- Ability to lead teams, share resources, determine priorities, coordinate assignments, provide feedback, and adapt to change
Responsibilities
- Supervise the team within prepared foods departments (e.g., café, rotisserie, prepared foods) by facilitating rotations, managing member needs, communicating goals, executing company programs, and adhering to policies
- Maintain prepared foods area to meet company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance
- Manage seasonality in production, prioritize time between areas, understand new products/recipes/processes/specifications
- Collaborate with associates and third parties to ensure resources, share knowledge, and train the team
- Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make immediate business decisions
- Drive business results through operational excellence, profitability planning, maintaining neat/clean/safe work area, appropriate staffing, accurate audits/compliance, and merchandise production/display per layout plan
- Engage with other departments and third-party partners (e.g., maintenance, suppliers, vendors) for operational continuity
- Teach/train team by identifying needs, developing skills for high-quality products, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs by collaborating, analyzing information, monitoring progress, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies/procedures/ethics/integrity, implement action plans, and assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources/tools, determining needs/priorities, coordinating/executing assignments, providing advice/feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptation to change
- Embrace differences, create inclusive culture of belonging, support associates, attract talent, build trusting relationships, and communicate positively to motivate/influence
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
What is the work location or remote policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Prepared Food Lead role?
Key skills include team supervision, expertise in prepared foods operations (quality, inventory, sanitation, safety), leveraging digital tools and handheld technology, and training associates.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with team leaders and associates, advocacy for members, associates, and the company, commitment to operational excellence, and supporting compliance with policies, ethics, and integrity.
What makes a strong candidate for this Prepared Food Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep knowledge of prepared foods operations, ability to use technology for business decisions, drive for profitability and compliance, and skills in training and developing talent.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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