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), Senior (5 to 8 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 prepared foods and café, including quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance standards
- Ability to manage seasonality in production, new products, recipes, processes, and specifications
- Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for sales, shopping experience, production, training, and product quality decisions
- Skills in supervising teams, facilitating rotations, managing member needs, and communicating departmental goals
- Capability to teach, train, and develop team skills, identify training needs, encourage career growth, and source talent
- Experience in driving business results, operational excellence, profitability planning, staffing, audits, and compliance
- Ability to collaborate with associates, third parties, managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity, and the Open Door Policy
- Leadership in teams, adapting to change, providing feedback, and ensuring work quality and timelines
Responsibilities
- Supervise the team within prepared foods departments (e.g., café, rotisserie, prepared foods) by facilitating rotations, managing member needs, and delivering on the business plan
- Communicate departmental goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
- Ensure the prepared foods area meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance
- Manage production seasonality, prioritize time between areas, understand new products/recipes/processes, and collaborate with associates/third parties for resources
- 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 a neat/clean/safe work area, staffing levels, audits, and compliance
- Produce and display merchandise per layout plan, engage with other departments/third-party partners (e.g., maintenance, suppliers, vendors) for operational continuity
- Teach/train the team, identify training needs, develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs, analyze information, monitor progress, and address improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies/procedures/ethics, implement action plans, and assist with correcting issues
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, and modeling adaptability
- Embrace differences, create a culture of belonging, support associates, attract talent, build 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 supervising teams, expertise in prepared foods operations, leveraging digital tools, driving business results, and training associates.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with teams and leaders, advocacy for members and associates, commitment to operational excellence, and supporting career growth.
What makes a strong candidate for this Prepared Food Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep knowledge of prepared foods operations including quality and safety standards, proficiency with digital tools, and a focus on training and developing associates.
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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