Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off benefits (PTO, parental leave, etc.)

Short-term and long-term disability

Military leave pay and company discounts

Job summary

Sam's Club in Evergreen Park is looking for a dedicated team member to prepare and manage food products adhering to safety standards. This role requires effective communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an ability to adapt digital tools to enhance the member experience.

Preferred qualifications include certifications in food safety and service. The hourly wage ranges from $18.00 to $26.00, with additional compensation for specific circumstances.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Responsibilities

• Maintains product specifications related to prepared food merchandise.
• Prepares food according to item specifications and food safety standards.
• Uses digital tools for sales and shopping experience improvements.
• Stocks and rotates merchandise while ensuring quality standards.
• Represents the brand and inspires teamwork.
• Completes work assignments by collaborating with others.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Food Service

Food Handler Certification (Food Safety)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintains up to date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborates with cross‑functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicates effectively with the members of the team; and is flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepares food according to item specifications; understands and plans future productions and mass productions; prepares for seasonality; adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operates, maintains and sanitizes equipment; and demonstrates an understanding of product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience and elevate associate engagement; utilizes 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; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area; stocks and rotates merchandise; ensures quality and date‑control standards; eliminates waste; provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying members’ needs; assists members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise; and resolves member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Actively represents the brand; develops, influences and inspires others to work in a respectful, supportive and team‑oriented manner; understands roadblocks and assists in training them.
• Complies with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; and applies these in executing business processes and practices.
• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns 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. PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes. The amount received depends on job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds the requirements of paid sick leave laws where applicable.
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required 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. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Primary location: 9400 Southwestern Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805‑2509, United States of America.

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.