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 company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance
- Understanding of seasonality, new products, recipes, processes, and production specifications
- Ability to leverage digital tools and handheld technology for sales, production, training, and product quality decisions
- Skills in supervising teams, facilitating rotations, managing member needs, and communicating department goals
- Capability to teach, train, and develop team skills, identify training needs, and source new talent
- Proficiency in planning for profitability, maintaining neat/clean/safe work areas, staffing levels, and audit/compliance standards
- Ability to collaborate with associates, managers, coworkers, customers, third parties, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity, and the Open Door Policy
- Skills in leading teams, sharing resources, determining priorities, providing feedback, and adapting to change
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 department 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 seasonality in production, prioritize time between areas, and understand new products, recipes, processes, and specifications
- Collaborate with associates and third parties to provide 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, commit to operational excellence, plan for profitability, maintain neat/clean/safe work areas, ensure staffing/audit/compliance, and produce/display merchandise per layout plan
- Engage with other departments and 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 by analyzing information, monitoring progress, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; assist with correcting issues
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, and modeling adaptation to change
- Embrace differences, create a culture of belonging, support associates, and attract talent (Respect the Individual)
- Build team relationships, communicate positively to motivate/influence (Respect the Individual)
Skills
Team Supervision
Prepared Foods
Café Operations
Inventory Management
Sanitation Standards
Food Safety
Production Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Staff Training
Business Operations
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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