Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading retail membership store is seeking a Cafe Associate in Council Bluffs. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving members, and maintaining a clean café environment. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, with preferred experience in food service. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $18 to $25 per hour, along with various benefits, including medical and education support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food Service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to item specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Assist members with purchasing decisions.
• Drive area performance and manage stock.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Food safety standards

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Overview

Cafe Associate at Sam's Club. This role involves preparing food, serving members, and maintaining a clean, welcoming café environment. The base pay range is $18.00/hr - $25.00/hr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience; speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $25.00/hr

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; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively with team members; adapt to the needs of the business.

Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications; plan future productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; understand product and layout execution.

Be a Techie: Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; use handheld technology for production decisions, ordering, receiving club pickup orders, training, and product quality; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.

Be an Owner: Drive area performance; stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date control; minimize waste; provide member service by acknowledging needs and assisting with purchasing decisions.

Be a Talent Ambassador: Act as a brand advocate; inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented style; identify roadblocks and assist in training.

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; supports open communication and applies these in business processes and practices.

Completes work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners; manages priorities and deadlines; communicates progress and information; seeks continuous improvement and adapts to feedback.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. (Outlined as required minimum qualifications.)

Preferred Qualifications: Food Service; Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification.

Benefits and compensation

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for associates; benefits include medical, vision, dental; 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance; PTO and other leave; disability coverage; employee discounts; and other benefits. The hourly wage range for this position is $18.00 to $25.00. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may apply based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Location

Primary location: 3221 Manawa Centre Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-7672, United States

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time