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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
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability insurance

Job Description

Sam's Club, a leading membership-only retail warehouse club, is committed to providing members with high-quality products and exceptional service at great value. As a subsidiary of Walmart, Sam's Club leverages extensive resources and a commitment to innovation to enhance the shopping experience for millions of members across the United States. Known for offering a wide range of products including fresh food, electronics, apparel, and household goods, Sam's Club continuously strives to meet the diverse needs of its members. The company fosters a culture that emphasizes teamwork, member satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This opportunity is for the role of Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club located in San Bernardino, California. This role is vital to ensuring members receive fresh, ready-to-eat food items prepared with care each day. Associates in this position use precise recipes to prepare fresh food items and rotisserie chicken, ensuring each product meets quality standards. While preparing food, associates also manage the organization by properly wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise, maintaining freshness and safety. They are expected to maintain cleanliness, monitor temperature controls, verify expiration dates, and ensure the highest quality for all prepared foods.

This role requires multitasking skills, especially when assisting members with bakery orders while managing food preparation tasks. The associate plays a crucial part in creating memorable shopping experiences, transforming routine meal preparation into delightful family moments. Employee engagement includes collaboration across teams to keep up-to-date with product specifications and operational efficiencies. Emphasis is placed on adaptability and innovation as the company leverages digital tools to enhance food quality, track inventory, and optimize production.

Working as a Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $19.00 to $27.00, with the actual rate based on location and experience. The compensation package includes performance-based incentives along with potential premiums dependent on various factors such as schedule or season. The position also provides comprehensive health benefits, financial planning options, and paid time off. Sam's Club invests in its associates’ professional growth through programs like Live Better U, offering company-paid education benefits from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees and certificate programs.

As part of the team, associates are expected to maintain department standards on ethics, quality, service, and cleanliness while accommodating fast-paced changes within the retail environment. They function as ambassadors of the brand by providing quality products and embodying a member-first approach. Compliance with company policies and contributing to continuous improvement efforts are key responsibilities. Sam's Club advocates for a drug-free workplace to ensure safety and productivity for all employees, further enhancing the working environment.

Overall, this position suits individuals who are passionate about fresh food preparation, are organized, customer-focused, and open to learning new technologies to improve the operational process. The role involves a blend of technical food preparation skills, member service excellence, and teamwork. If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values quality, innovation, and employee growth, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic retail setting.

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments
  • willingness to work flexible hours
  • adherence to company policies and procedures
  • compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • experience with fresh food preparation
  • knowledge of food safety standards
  • ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • adaptability to change

Job Duties

  • Prepare fresh food items daily following recipes
  • prepare and serve rotisserie chicken
  • wrap, label, and store merchandise properly
  • maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas
  • monitor temperature controls and verify expiration dates
  • assist members with bakery orders
  • manage inventory, stock, and rotate merchandise

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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