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 prepared foods and café, including quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance standards
- Understanding of seasonality, new products, recipes, processes, and production specifications
- Ability to leverage 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 new talent
- Proficiency in developing, communicating, and implementing processes to meet business needs through collaboration, analysis, monitoring, and improvement
- Commitment to compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Ability to lead and participate in teams, coordinate work assignments, provide feedback, and adapt to change
- Embrace differences, create inclusive culture, build relationships, and communicate with impact, energy, and positivity
Responsibilities
- Supervise the team within all prepared foods departments (e.g., café, rotisserie, prepared foods) by facilitating rotations, managing member needs, delivering on the business plan, and contributing to club success
- 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 usage, safety, and compliance
- Manage seasonality in production, prioritize time between areas, collaborate with associates and third parties, share knowledge, and train the team
- Leverage digital tools to plan and drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, make immediate business decisions, and adopt new tools
- Drive business results through operational excellence, planning for profitability, maintaining neat, clean, safe work areas, ensuring staffing levels, and meeting audit/compliance standards
- Produce and display merchandise according to layout plans, engage with other departments and third-party partners (e.g., maintenance, suppliers, vendors) for operational continuity
- Teach and train the team, identify training needs, develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners; analyze information, monitor progress, and address improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; use Open Door Policy and assist with corrections
- Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptability
- Embrace differences, create belonging culture, support associates, attract talent, build trusting relationships, and communicate positively to motivate and 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 for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for the Prepared Food Lead role?
Key skills include team supervision, expertise in prepared foods operations, knowledge of digital tools, business acumen for driving sales and profitability, and talent development through training and sourcing.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with team leaders and associates, advocacy for members and the company, commitment to operational excellence, compliance with policies, and supporting associate career growth.
What makes a strong candidate for this Prepared Food Lead role?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep expertise in prepared foods operations and compliance, proficiency with digital tools, ability to drive 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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