Deli/Bakery Team Associate

Walmart Neighborhood Market #5297, located at 143 Thierman Lane in Saint Matthews, Kentucky, is a part of the renowned Walmart brand, recognized for its dedication to offering quality products and exceptional customer service. As a full-service grocery store, this Neighborhood Market combines the convenience of a local market with Walmart's nationwide reputation for value and selection. The store focuses on providing fresh and affordable food options, including produce, deli, bakery items, and everyday household essentials. It serves a diverse customer base within the local community, emphasizing accessibility, cleanliness, and friendly service.

The role of a Deli/Bakery Associate at Walmart Neighborhood Market #5297 is a key position focused on ensuring customers receive high-quality products and service. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18 to $31 per hour, with actual pay meeting or exceeding local minimum wage requirements. Associates may also benefit from additional compensation through annual or quarterly performance incentives and various premiums based on schedule, location, season, or specific work duties.

As a Deli/Bakery Associate, your main responsibilities revolve around preparing and presenting bakery and deli products that meet Walmart's strict quality and food safety standards. You will be engaging directly with customers at the service counter, assisting with product selection, answering questions, and fulfilling orders with efficiency and a positive attitude. This role requires you to maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all food safety regulations and cleanliness protocols to ensure customer trust and satisfaction.

The associate will also handle merchandise management tasks, such as moving incoming products from delivery to the sales floor promptly and accurately restocking shelves. Your attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team are critical for maintaining the store’s operational excellence.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, have strong interpersonal skills, and are committed to quality and food safety. Available shifts include opening, morning, mid-shift, and closing, providing flexibility to accommodate various schedules.

Walmart Neighborhood Market is committed to creating a supportive work environment that promotes employee wellbeing and growth. As part of the Walmart family, associates receive extensive benefits including health coverage such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as financial benefits including 401(k) plans, stock purchase programs, and life insurance paid by the company. Paid time off is comprehensive, covering parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting time. Additionally, associates may access short-term and long-term disability benefits, company discounts, military leave pay, and unique perks like adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Further education and professional development are encouraged through Walmart's Live Better U program, which offers tuition-free opportunities ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees and certificate programs. This is a valuable initiative supporting both full-time and part-time associates in advancing their education without financial burden.

Walmart also enforces a strict drug-free workplace policy to ensure a safe, productive, and positive environment. This reflects the company’s commitment to safety and quality not only for its customers but for its employees as well.

Overall, the Deli/Bakery Associate role at Walmart Neighborhood Market #5297 offers a fulfilling career opportunity combining competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive community atmosphere conducive to personal and professional growth.