Prepared Food Lead

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that offers a wide selection of high-quality products and services at unbeatable prices. Renowned for its commitment to value, quality, and convenience, Sam's Club operates numerous locations across the United States, providing an exceptional shopping experience to millions of members. As part of the Walmart family of companies, Sam's Club combines the strength of a global retail leader with a focus on local community needs and member satisfaction. The company fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and integrity, encouraging associates to grow both personally and professionally while delivering superior service to customers.

The role of Prepared Foods and Cafe Department Lead at Sam's Club is a dynamic leadership position focused on driving sales, managing a team of hourly associates, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality prepared foods and cafe services to members. This position requires a hands-on approach combined with strategic oversight to maintain operational excellence across various sections of the prepared foods area, including the cafe, rotisserie, and other fresh food departments. The Department Lead will serve as a key expert in the area, demonstrating a strong knowledge of product quality, food safety, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. By collaborating with other team leaders, they work to align departmental goals with the overall success of the club.

As a team leader, the Department Lead supervises rotations within different fresh food areas, supports associates in meeting member needs, and champions company policies and member-centric values. This role also demands the use of digital tools and handheld technology for real-time decision-making to boost sales and improve operational efficiency. The Department Lead takes ownership of business results by ensuring proper staffing, maintaining clean and safe work environments, and overseeing merchandising according to store standards. They act as a talent ambassador by identifying training needs, mentoring associates, and helping to cultivate career growth within their team.

The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $23.00 to $31.00, with additional premium pay available based on specific work circumstances such as schedule, location, and season. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), financial rewards like 401(k) plans and stock purchase options, paid time off including parental and family care leave, and other valuable perks such as military leave pay and adoption expense reimbursement. Full-time and part-time associates also have access to the Live Better U education program, which fully funds tuition, books, and fees for various academic and certification programs.

Working at Sam's Club means being part of a company that prioritizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The worker is expected to embody the Walmart values, uphold ethical standards, and contribute positively to the club's culture and operational goals. This role is located at the Lathrop, California location and requires the successful candidate to complete all required training and assessments. Minimum qualifications include six months of experience in fresh production or supervisory roles in food-related departments and must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred qualifications include previous team leadership and food handler certification. Sam's Club maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy to ensure a safe and productive environment for all employees.