Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company discounts

Educational benefits

Job summary

A leading retail warehouse club in Aiken, SC is hiring for a position focused on food preparation and customer service. Candidates will be responsible for maintaining food safety standards, managing inventory, and providing exceptional service to members. Applicants aged 18 and older are preferred, with certifications in food safety and service being advantageous. The offered hourly wage ranges from $18.00 to $26.00, along with benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of all job‑required trainings and assessments is required.
• Food Safety Certification is preferred.
• Food Service certification is advantageous.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to specifications and manage inventory effectively.
• Maintain food safety standards and evaluate production requirements.
• Drive area performance and ensure member satisfaction.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Customer service

Flexibility in tasks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and help educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicate effectively with team members; and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and plan future productions and mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; and demonstrate an understanding of product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, ordering merchandise, receiving club pick‑up orders, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Drive the performance of the area; stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; provide member service by acknowledging the member, identifying member’s needs, assisting members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Act as a brand advocate; develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a style that is respectful, supportive and team‑oriented; understand roadblocks and assist in training.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity; implement related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short‑ and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

I acknowledge that the position requires me to successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification.
• Food Service certification.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Legal Notice

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.