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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 $18.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that offers a broad range of high-quality merchandise and services to its members at exceptional value. As a subsidiary of Walmart, Sam's Club operates numerous stores across the United States and is widely known for its commitment to quality, convenience, and customer satisfaction. The company strives to create an environment where members can enjoy a unique shopping experience featuring exclusive products, bulk purchases, and everyday essentials across a variety of departments, including groceries, electronics, home goods, and fresh prepared foods. Sam's Club also emphasizes high standards in food safety and product freshness, particularly in its food service areas, to ensure that customers have access to meals and food items that meet their expectations for quality and taste. The company invests in digital tools and technology to improve its operations and enhance the shopping experience, supporting its associates in delivering superior service.

The Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate role at Sam's Club is a dynamic and customer-oriented position that focuses on preparing fresh food items daily for members by strictly following recipes and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. This role involves preparing rotisserie chicken that is always warm and ready for customers, ensuring that products are properly wrapped, labeled, and stored for freshness. The associate also manages several tasks simultaneously, assisting members with their bakery orders and maintaining a clean, sanitized, and well-organized sales floor that complies with company policies. Working in this position means being part of a team dedicated to providing customers with high-quality prepared foods and creating enjoyable shopping experiences where customer satisfaction is paramount.

This role requires a passion for fresh food, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing work scenarios. Associates must be solution-oriented, using innovation to overcome obstacles and improve the workflow. Day-to-day duties include ensuring all prepared foods meet quality standards, maintaining temperature controls, verifying expiration dates, disposing of substandard products, and upholding sanitation guidelines. Additionally, associates operate and sanitize equipment necessary for food preparation, manage inventory effectively, and leverage digital tools to facilitate better business decisions and both associate and customer engagement.

Sam's Club offers competitive hourly wages for this position, ranging from $18.00 to $26.00 per hour, with actual pay rates reflecting local minimum wage requirements. Furthermore, employees are eligible for performance-based incentive awards and premiums based on factors such as schedule or season. Benefits are comprehensive and include health coverage (medical, vision, dental), financial benefits like 401(k), stock purchase options, company-paid life insurance, paid time off including parental leave and family care leave, and much more. Sam's Club also provides educational benefits through their Live Better U program, covering tuition, books, and fees for various educational opportunities.

Working as a Prepared Meal and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club means contributing to a mission of delivering fresh, quality food items while fostering a positive shopping experience for members. This role suits individuals who enjoy working in fast-paced, team-based environments, value member satisfaction, and are committed to upholding high standards of food safety and service excellence. Joining Sam's Club in this capacity provides not only a stable and rewarding job but also opportunities for personal growth and development through training and continuous learning opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to complete job-required trainings and assessments
  • physical ability to perform food preparation and cleaning tasks
  • basic math and record-keeping skills
  • flexibility to work various shifts
  • commitment to food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • willingness to provide excellent customer service

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • food safety knowledge
  • experience with fresh food preparation
  • good communication skills
  • team collaboration
  • problem-solving abilities
  • adaptability to changing work conditions

Job Duties

  • Prepare food according to item specifications
  • maintain clean and sanitized food preparation areas
  • ensure shelves are organized and stocked
  • manage temperature control and verify expiration dates
  • assist customers with bakery orders
  • operate and clean equipment
  • uphold food safety and sanitation standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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