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Cafe Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Company Discounts
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Military Leave Pay

Job Description

Sam's Club is a premier membership-only retail warehouse club, renowned for offering a wide variety of quality products and services at exceptional values. As a division of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club operates numerous locations across the United States, providing customers with an extensive selection of merchandise, including groceries, electronics, home goods, and prepared foods. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning. Sam's Club values its employees as essential partners in delivering outstanding customer experiences and building long-lasting member relationships.

This role is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and customer service within a dynamic retail environment. The position entails being an integral team member responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of prepared food merchandise, collaborating across functional areas, and supporting associates with tools and resources to ensure operational excellence. Candidates will be expected to prepare food items according to product specifications, plan for future and seasonal production demands, and uphold stringent food safety and sanitation standards.

Additionally, this position leverages cutting-edge digital tools to enhance sales, streamline operations, and enrich the shopping experience for members and associates alike. Responsibilities include utilizing handheld technology to make informed business decisions regarding production, ordering, and inventory management while embracing new technological advancements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ownership of their work area by maintaining product quality, managing inventory, and delivering exemplary member service through effective communication and problem resolution.

As a talent ambassador, the individual will champion the brand by fostering a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented workplace culture. They will actively contribute to training efforts and help overcome roadblocks facing colleagues. The role demands adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and continuous collaboration with diverse stakeholders to meet organizational goals. At Sam's Club, employees receive competitive compensation ranging from $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, with potential premiums based on schedule, facility, seasonality, and specific work performed.

Working at Sam's Club offers more than just a job; it provides a career path enriched with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. Employees benefit from a robust health insurance package covering medical, dental, and vision care. Financial well-being is supported through 401(k) plans, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off programs are designed to accommodate personal and family needs, including parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Additional benefits encompass short-term and long-term disability coverage, company discounts, military leave pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Moreover, associates have access to Live Better U, an education program fully funded by Walmart that offers opportunities ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English language learning and certificate programs. This comprehensive benefit underscores Sam's Club's commitment to employee growth and lifelong learning. The company maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy, ensuring a safe and productive environment for all team members. Overall, this role provides an enriching, supportive, and growth-oriented setting for individuals aiming to excel in the retail food service sector.

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • successful completion of job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
  • ability to work flexible hours
  • physical ability to handle food preparation tasks
  • adherence to food safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

  • food safety certification
  • food handler certification
  • experience in food service
  • ability to operate and maintain food preparation equipment
  • strong communication skills
  • teamwork and collaboration skills
  • adaptability to technology and digital tools
  • commitment to company policies and ethical 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 team members
  • works flexibly in other business areas
  • prepares food according to item specifications
  • plans future and mass productions and prepares for seasonal changes
  • adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
  • operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment
  • demonstrates understanding of product and layout execution
  • leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve shopping experience
  • uses handheld technology for production decisions, ordering, receiving orders, training, and ensuring product quality
  • drives area performance through stocking, rotating merchandise, ensuring quality and date control standards, and eliminating waste
  • provides member service by acknowledging and assisting members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving concerns
  • acts as a brand advocate to develop and inspire others in a respectful and team-oriented manner
  • complies with company policies, procedures, and ethics
  • completes work assignments and priorities effectively, collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners
  • adapts to changes and feedback

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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