Cafe Associate

Sam's West, Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Live Better U education program

Job summary

Walmart in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Team Member to assist guests, maintain knowledge of prepared food merchandise, and educate associates on tools and tasks. You will stay flexible to business needs and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Be an Expert by preparing food to specifications, planning for seasonality, and maintaining safety standards. Utilize handheld technology to drive sales and improve the shopping experience for members.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Be able to complete trainings and assessments successfully.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Food Service Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of product specifications and educates associates on tools, tasks, and resources.
• Prepares food according to item specifications and plans for future and seasonal production.
• Leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
• Stocks and rotates merchandise while ensuring quality and date control.
• Acts as a brand ambassador and trains others, maintaining a respectful, team-oriented environment.
• Complies with policies and executes business processes with integrity and transparency.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Handheld technology

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Be a Team Member:

Maintains up-to date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborating with cross functional teams and helping educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicating effectively with the members of the team; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.

Be an Expert:

Prepares food according to item specifications; understanding and planning the future productions and mass productions; preparing for seasonality; adhering to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; and demonstrating an understanding of product and layout execution.

Be a Techie:

Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held 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; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.

Be an Owner:

Drives the performance of the area; stocking and rotating merchandise; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; providing member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member's needs; assisting members with purchasing decisions; payment types; locating merchandise; and resolving member issues and concerns.

Be a Talent Ambassador:

Being a brand advocate; developing, influencing and inspiring others for working in a style that is respectful, supportive and team oriented; understanding the roadblocks and assisting in training them.

Complies 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.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning 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
• Other benefits include short-term 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. 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. Eligibility requirements apply

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00* *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

• I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying 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 Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification

Primary Location: 10431 OLD HIGHWAY 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503-4118, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.

About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.