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Prepared Food Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Company-paid Life Insurance
education assistance program

Job Description

Sam's Club, a leading membership-only retail warehouse club, is known for offering quality products and outstanding service to its members. As a part of Walmart Inc., one of the world's largest retailers, Sam's Club operates numerous clubs across the United States and serves millions of members. The company emphasizes providing its customers with fresh, everyday grocery items and exceptional prepared foods as part of its dedication to saving people money so they can live better. The culture at Sam's Club revolves around innovation, teamwork, and a strong commitment to member satisfaction. Sam's Club associates are trained to be knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly, creating a shopping environment that is both welcoming and efficient.

The role of a Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club is an essential position within the fresh foods department. This position involves preparing fresh food items daily for members by carefully following recipes and ensuring the availability of warm and ready rotisserie chicken. The associate will be responsible for wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise properly to maintain freshness and quality. Attention to detail is critical, as the associate will juggle multiple tasks such as assisting members with bakery orders while maintaining the prepared food area. This role is focused on delivering excellent customer service, ensuring that every family who shops leaves with quality meals prepared with care. The associate is an advocate for freshness and cleanliness, maintaining proper temperature control, verifying expiration dates, and disposing of expired or lesser-quality products.

Additionally, this role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to educate other associates, handle claims and returns professionally, and keep the sales floor organized and member-ready. The chosen candidate must be comfortable using digital tools to manage production decisions, inventory, and product quality in real time. They act as a performance driver by managing stock rotation, quality control, and waste elimination, ensuring operational excellence in the prepared foods section. Sam's Club offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.00 to $27.00, with additional performance-based incentives and premiums based on schedule, facility, season, or work specifics. The company also provides comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and company-paid life insurance. Through the Live Better U program, associates have access to fully paid education benefits to help advance their careers. Working as a Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation, customer service, and teamwork in a dynamic retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
  • capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
  • flexible to work various shifts and locations
  • completion of all required trainings and assessments
  • commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • experience in food preparation or service preferred
  • knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation guidelines
  • ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
  • strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Prepare fresh food items according to recipes
  • wrap, label, and store merchandise properly
  • maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the prepared food area
  • verify expiration dates and remove lesser-quality products
  • assist members with bakery orders
  • use digital tools to manage production and inventory
  • collaborate with team members to ensure quality and customer satisfaction

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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