Cafe Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Education benefit program

Job summary

Sam's Club in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a dedicated team member to maintain product specifications and food safety standards, collaborate with others, and drive performance in the area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and successfully complete required job training. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $26.00, with additional compensation possible based on several criteria.

Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) options, paid time off, and a company-paid education program for associates.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise.
• Prepare food according to item specifications and adhere to food safety standards.
• Leverage digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date-control standards.
• Develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a team-oriented style.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Food Service certification

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicate effectively with the team; be flexible to the needs of the business and work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and plan future productions and mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; demonstrate 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; 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, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate the brand; develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented style; understand roadblocks and assist in training them.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; apply the Open Door Policy and these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

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 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.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting. PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; amounts depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits meet or exceed paid sick leave laws where applicable.
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U: a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short‑form certificates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.