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
- Expertise in Prepared Foods and Café operations, including quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance standards
- In-depth knowledge of business floor and backroom operations, seasonality, new products, recipes, processes, and production specifications
- Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, production decisions, training, and product quality
- Ability to supervise teams, facilitate rotations, manage member needs, communicate goals, and execute company programs
- Skills in training, developing team members, identifying training needs, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent
- Capability to collaborate with associates, third parties, managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, profitability planning, staffing levels, audit/compliance standards, and maintaining neat, clean, safe work areas
- Adherence to company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity standards, and use of Open Door Policy
Responsibilities
- Supervise the team across prepared foods departments (café, rotisserie, prepared foods) by facilitating rotations, managing member needs, communicating goals, and executing company programs
- Maintain prepared foods area standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, safety, and compliance; manage seasonality and prioritize production areas
- Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make real-time decisions on production, training, and quality
- Drive business results by ensuring operational excellence, profitability, appropriate staffing, accurate audits/compliance, and merchandise layout
- Engage with other departments and third-party partners (e.g., maintenance, suppliers, vendors) for operational continuity
- Train and develop the team by identifying needs, providing skills for high-quality products, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs through collaboration, analysis, monitoring, and improvement identification
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; assist with correcting issues using Open Door Policy
- Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, determining priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback, and adapting to change
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.
Is remote work available for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Prepared Food Lead role?
Key skills include supervising teams, maintaining expertise in prepared foods operations, leveraging digital tools, driving business results, and training associates.
What is the work environment like at Walmart for this position?
The role involves supervising hourly associates in prepared foods and café areas within the club, collaborating with other team leaders, and ensuring member expectations are met in a fast-paced retail setting.
What makes a strong candidate for this Prepared Food Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep knowledge of food operations and compliance, ability to use technology for decisions, commitment to business results, 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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