Cafe Associate

Sam's Club is a membership-only retail warehouse club that operates under Walmart Inc., one of the world's largest and most recognized retail companies. Known for its dedication to providing quality products at competitive prices, Sam's Club serves millions of members across the United States. The company offers a wide range of goods including groceries, electronics, home goods, office supplies, and prepared foods. The environment at Sam's Club promotes teamwork, customer service excellence, and continuous learning, making it an attractive place for individuals seeking growth in retail and customer service careers.

This specific role is focused on the prepared foods section at Sam's Club, where the team member will play an integral part in maintaining high-quality food products while delivering excellent service to members. The position is classified as hourly, with a typical pay range between $17.00 and $25.00 per hour, with the potential for added premium wages depending on schedule, location, or specific tasks performed. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and development through hands-on experience and interaction with cross-functional teams.

As a prepared foods team member, you will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date understanding of product specifications and food safety requirements. Your duties will include preparing food according to prescribed standards, managing inventory effectively, and ensuring that all food safety and sanitation guidelines are strictly followed. You will also help train and support other associates by sharing your product knowledge and operational expertise. Emphasis is placed on leveraging technology to streamline tasks such as ordering, production planning, and member engagement, making the role dynamic and technology-oriented.

In addition to preparing and managing food products, this role requires a dedication to excellent member service, including acknowledging members, assisting with purchasing decisions, and resolving any concerns or issues promptly and professionally. Acting as a talent ambassador, you will contribute to a respectful and team-oriented work environment by inspiring and supporting colleagues, helping to eliminate roadblocks and encouraging continuous improvement.

Sam's Club is committed to supporting its associates with a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plans; stock purchase options; paid leave such as parental, family care, and bereavement leave; and additional support programs like Military Leave Pay and adoption expense reimbursement. Moreover, the company offers the Live Better U education benefit program, which covers tuition, books, and fees for a range of educational programs from high school completion to bachelor degrees.

This position requires candidates to be at least 18 years old and to successfully complete all required trainings and assessments. Preferred qualifications include food safety certifications such as Food Handler Certification, which reflects the company’s commitment to food safety standards and member satisfaction. Located in Richmond, VA, this position offers a vibrant workplace culture focused on safety, productivity, and ethical business practices within the retail food industry.