
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
stock purchase
Company-paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Family care leave
bereavement
jury duty
Voting leave
short-term disability
long-term disability
Company Discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement via Live Better U
Job Description
Sam's Club is a leading membership-only warehouse club dedicated to offering quality products, exceptional service, and competitive prices to its members. As a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club operates as a warehouse retailer delivering bulk goods and fresh food products to a diverse customer base. The company takes pride in fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and recognizing the contributions of its team members. With tens of thousands of employees across numerous locations, Sam's Club is committed to supporting the well-being of its associates through comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
This role is centered on the prepared foods team, where the associate plays a critical part in ensuring members receive fresh, high-quality food selections with excellent service. The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $19.00 to $27.00, with additional performance-based bonuses and a variety of benefits aimed at promoting a balanced and fulfilling work experience. This is an hourly role that demands flexibility, team collaboration, and an emphasis on food safety and quality standards.
As a prepared foods team member, you are expected to stay current with product specifications and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support business needs. Your responsibilities will include preparing food items to precise standards, managing inventory, and upholding strict sanitation and cold chain compliance. The role requires adeptness in using digital tools to optimize sales and improve operational efficiency. You will take ownership of your work area, ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, rotated, and waste is minimized. Serving members by addressing their needs and assisting with product information is a key aspect of this position, contributing to a positive shopping experience.
Beyond operational tasks, the role also involves being a talent ambassador, fostering a respectful and supportive work environment, and helping to train and develop colleagues. The position operates within a framework of company policies emphasizing ethics, integrity, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and customer satisfaction to advance their skills and contribute to a dynamic retail environment. Sam's Club also offers live better education benefits that fully cover tuition and fees for eligible associates, helping to support ongoing personal and professional growth.
This role is centered on the prepared foods team, where the associate plays a critical part in ensuring members receive fresh, high-quality food selections with excellent service. The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $19.00 to $27.00, with additional performance-based bonuses and a variety of benefits aimed at promoting a balanced and fulfilling work experience. This is an hourly role that demands flexibility, team collaboration, and an emphasis on food safety and quality standards.
As a prepared foods team member, you are expected to stay current with product specifications and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support business needs. Your responsibilities will include preparing food items to precise standards, managing inventory, and upholding strict sanitation and cold chain compliance. The role requires adeptness in using digital tools to optimize sales and improve operational efficiency. You will take ownership of your work area, ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, rotated, and waste is minimized. Serving members by addressing their needs and assisting with product information is a key aspect of this position, contributing to a positive shopping experience.
Beyond operational tasks, the role also involves being a talent ambassador, fostering a respectful and supportive work environment, and helping to train and develop colleagues. The position operates within a framework of company policies emphasizing ethics, integrity, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and customer satisfaction to advance their skills and contribute to a dynamic retail environment. Sam's Club also offers live better education benefits that fully cover tuition and fees for eligible associates, helping to support ongoing personal and professional growth.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- ability to complete all job-required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
- compliance with company drug-free workplace policy
- ability to work flexible hours and in different areas as needed
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- experience in food service or retail preferred
- food safety certification preferred
- food handler certification (food safety) preferred
- strong communication skills
- ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- adaptability to new digital tools and technology
- customer service experience
- commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise
- collaborates with cross functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources
- communicates effectively with the members of the team
- is flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas
- prepares food according to item specifications
- understands and plans future productions and mass productions
- prepares for seasonality
- adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management
- operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment
- demonstrates understanding of product and layout execution
- leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement
- utilizes hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, ordering merchandise, receiving club pick up orders, training, and product quality
- drives the performance of the area
- stocks and rotates merchandise
- ensures quality and date control standards
- eliminates waste
- provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member's needs
- assists members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns
- acts as a brand advocate
- develops, influences and inspires others to work respectfully and supportively
- understands roadblocks and assists in training others
- complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
- completes work assignments using data and resources
- collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
- identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations
- communicates progress and information
- recommends ways to address improvement opportunities
- adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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