Prepared Food Lead - New Club Opening Visalia, California!

Visalia, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.00 - $31.00

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k)

stock purchase

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

short-term disability

long-term disability

Company Discounts

Military Leave Pay

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Education Assistance

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club, recognized for providing quality products and services at exceptional value to its members. As part of Walmart Inc., one of the world's largest retail corporations, Sam's Club operates numerous clubs across the United States and beyond, offering its members access to a wide variety of merchandise, including groceries, fresh foods, electronics, home goods, and apparel. Sam's Club is known for its focus on a seamless shopping experience, competitive prices, and innovative retail technologies that enhance both member and associate experience. With a firm commitment to community, sustainability, and growth, Sam's Club continues to expand its presence and strengthen its role as a trusted retailer.

This position is for a Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead at a brand-new Sam’s Club location in Visalia, California. This is a dynamic hands-on leadership role that plays a critical part in launching and shaping the new club from the ground up. In this role, you will drive sales by supervising and leading a team of hourly associates responsible for preparing and serving meals to the club's members. The position demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering best-in-class quality and service. You will serve as an expert in prepared foods operations, ensuring that production meets company standards, regulatory requirements, and member expectations. As a department lead, you will set clear goals and expectations for your team, advocate for members’ needs, and collaborate with other team leaders to deliver a seamless total club experience. Besides operational excellence, the role emphasizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and embracing digital tools and technology to predict sales, manage inventory, and promote associate engagement. Sam's Club offers competitive pay ranging from $23.00 to $31.00 per hour, plus performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, financial programs, paid time off, and education assistance through the Live Better U program. This role requires you to build something new with purpose, lead a passionate team, and support a culture rooted in respect, integrity, and excellence. Join Sam's Club in Visalia to be part of a vibrant and growing community dedicated to serving members and advancing your retail leadership career.

Job Requirements

6 months experience in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team
Must be 18 years of age or older

Job Qualifications

6 months experience in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team
Supervising a team
Food handler certification (food safety) - certification

Job Duties

Lead and inspire a team of associates in your area to execute the business plan and deliver exceptional member experiences
Set clear goals, expectations, and standards for quality, production, and member service
Advocate for the member, the associate, and the company every day
Partner with cross functional team leaders to deliver a seamless total club experience
Maintain deep knowledge of fresh operations on the floor and in the backroom, including product specifications, seasonality, and production expectations
Ensure your area meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, equipment usage, production, food safety, sanitation, and compliance
Train and upskill your team on processes, recipes/specs (as applicable), safe handling, and consistent execution
Stay current on new products, processes, and tools leveraging learning resources and training opportunities to drive continuous improvement
Engage with members and build confidence in product selection through service, knowledge, and pride in quality
Use digital tools and handheld technology to plan, forecast, and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement
Make real time business decisions related to production, training, quality, and inventory
Champion adoption of new tools and encourage innovation within your team
Drive business results while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area for the team and the members
Plan for volume and profitability, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and readiness for daily production and service needs
Own inventory, ordering, audits, and compliance standards while identifying shrink and preventing loss
Ensure equipment and storage systems are in safe working order and operational needs are addressed to avoid disruption
Produce, merchandise, and display product according to the merchandise layout plan, with consistency in standards and presentation
Teach, train, and develop associates by identifying training needs and building the skills required to deliver high quality products and service
Identify potential and desire in others and coach with consistency to strengthen performance and readiness
Encourage career growth for team members and help source talent internally and externally to build a strong bench