Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage

Financial benefits including 401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off including parental leave and family care leave

Disability coverage and employee discounts

Education programs available

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kentwood, MI is seeking a part-time Cafe Associate to provide fast and friendly service and prepare food orders. The ideal candidate will be able to create a warm, member-focused environment in the cafe and manage various operational responsibilities. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older, and complete required trainings and assessments if offered the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food.
• Prepare food according to item specifications while ensuring food safety standards.
• Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
• Drive area performance and assist members with purchasing decisions.
• Act as a brand advocate and inspire teamwork.
• Complete work assignments using appropriate policies, data, and resources.

Skills

Food Service experience

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Overview

Cafe Associate at Sam's Club

The hourly wage range shown at the top reflects base pay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The cafe associates provide fast and friendly service, prepare food orders, and create a warm, member-focused environment in the cafe.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food, collaborate with cross-functional teams, educate other associates on tools and tasks, communicate effectively with team members, and adapt to business needs across areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications, plan for future and seasonal production, adhere to food safety standards and sanitation guidelines, manage cold chain and inventory, operate and sanitize equipment, and understand product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie: Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; operate handheld technology to make decisions about production, 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, eliminate waste, assist members with purchasing decisions and needs, handle payments, locate merchandise, and resolve member issues.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Act as a brand advocate, inspire teamwork, and help others work in a respectful, supportive style.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and ethics; apply the Open Door Policy in daily operations.
• Complete work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners; identify priorities and deadlines; communicate progress and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. You acknowledge completing required trainings and assessments if you are offered the position.
• Preferred Qualifications: Food Service experience; Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Note: The role is part-time with responsibilities aligned to cafe operations and member service in a retail setting.

Benefits and notes

• 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/PPTO may apply based on job classification and length of employment and may meet or exceed local paid sick leave laws where applicable. For information about PTO, see One.Walmart notices.
• Other benefits include disability coverages, employee discounts, and education programs (Live Better U) where applicable.

The above information is intended to indicate general duties and responsibilities and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties. The full job description can be provided as part of the hiring process.