Cafe Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Company discounts

Job summary

A retail club in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a Prepared Food Associate to prepare food, maintain quality standards, and work collaboratively with the team. Responsibilities include leveraging digital tools for operations and ensuring customer service. Candidates must be 18 years or older and complete training requirements. Benefits include health coverage and a wage range of $18–$26/hour. Join us to contribute positively to the team environment and enhance customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all required job training and assessments within the prescribed time period if hired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of product specifications.
• Prepare food according to item specifications and safety standards.
• Leverage digital tools for operations and sales.
• Ensure quality and date-control standards.
• Act as a brand advocate and inspire team members.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Food Service or Food Handler Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Prepared food associates maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, educate other associates, and adapt to the needs of the business to work in other areas.

What you'll do

• 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 the team; and be flexible to the needs of the business by working in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and plan future and mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and 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 members and identifying their needs; assist 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 respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented style; understand roadblocks and assist in training.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and recommend improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

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. Members also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The exact amount varies by job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds applicable paid sick leave laws.
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Education and Training

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $18.00 to $26.00. The actual rate will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage for the job location. Additional compensation may include premiums ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour, based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all required job training and assessments within the prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compliance

Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.