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 meat department operations, product updates, specifications, quality, inventory, production, equipment usage, safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
- Expertise in meat and seafood products to engage members and assist with selections
- Proficiency with digital tools, handheld technology, and new tech for sales, planning, production, training, and business decisions
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in training, teaching, mentoring, and developing team members
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with team leaders, managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, ethics, integrity, and company policies
- Ability to analyze information, monitor progress, identify improvements, and adapt to change
Responsibilities
- Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
- Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets member expectations
- Maintain meat department standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment, safety, sanitation, and compliance
- Share knowledge, prioritize training for the team on item specifications and equipment use
- Engage with members, share product passion, and help with protein selections
- Leverage digital tools to plan, drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a neat, clean, safe work area
- Utilize digital tools for forecasting, planning, production, inventory, ordering, staffing, audits, and compliance
- Ensure meat and seafood equipment and storage systems are in working order; produce and display merchandise per layout plan
- Identify training needs, teach/train team, develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs; analyze/apply information, monitor progress, address improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating work, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptability
- Embrace differences, create inclusive culture, support associates, attract talent, build relationships, communicate positively, mentor/develop others, and recognize contributions
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 role.
What is the work location or remote policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Meat Lead position?
Key skills include meat expertise, team supervision, digital tool usage for sales and operations, knowledge of regulatory standards for quality and safety, and training team members.
What is the company culture like for this role?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with other team leaders, advocacy for members, associates, and the company, commitment to operational excellence, and supporting compliance with policies and ethics.
What makes a strong candidate for the Meat Lead role?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep meat product knowledge, ability to use digital tools for business decisions, talent development skills, and a commitment to member satisfaction and operational standards.
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