Cafe Associate

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that serves millions of members across the United States. Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices, Sam's Club offers a wide range of merchandise including groceries, electronics, home goods, and prepared foods. As part of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club benefits from a robust distribution network and advanced retail technology, ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency. The company strives to create a rewarding work environment that embraces diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, supporting associates with comprehensive training and development programs.

This position is for a Food Service Team Member at the Sam's Club location in Long Beach, California. Team members in this role are essential contributors to the prepared food department, responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of product specifications, preparing food items according to strict guidelines, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The role is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring collaboration across departments, use of technology to improve operational productivity, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional member service. This is a vital position that not only supports internal processes like inventory and equipment management but also plays an active role in enhancing the overall shopping experience for members.

As a Food Service Team Member, you will be expected to be a team player who communicates effectively with coworkers and adapts to the evolving needs of the business. You will serve as an expert in food preparation techniques, managing seasonal and mass production plans, and supporting quality control measures. Utilizing digital tools is a key part of this role, helping you make informed decisions regarding production, merchandising, and member engagement. Ownership of your work area will be crucial, which includes stocking merchandise, rotating products according to date control standards, minimizing waste, and collaborating with members to resolve concerns or assist with purchasing decisions.

This role offers competitive pay ranging from $19.00 to $27.00 per hour, with additional performance-based incentives. Sam's Club provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, stock purchase plans, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, parental and family care leave, and unique offerings such as adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. Additionally, associates have access to the Live Better U education program, which covers tuition, books, and fees for degree and certificate programs, empowering you to grow professionally and personally.

To succeed in this position, candidates must be at least 18 years old and successfully complete any necessary training and assessments required for the job. Preferred qualifications include certifications related to food safety and handling, which enhance your ability to maintain the highest standards within the food service department. Sam's Club is committed to a drug-free workplace and a no-tolerance policy for illegal drug and alcohol use, ensuring a safe and productive environment for all employees.

Joining Sam's Club as a Food Service Team Member provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and member satisfaction. If you are passionate about food service, customer engagement, and continuous improvement, this role offers a fulfilling career path within a respected and growing company.