Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off benefits including PTO and parental leave

Education benefits through Live Better U

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Sam's Club in Michigan is looking for dedicated team members responsible for food preparation, member engagement, and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should be 18+, adaptable, and able to collaborate effectively within a team.

The hourly wage range for this position is between $17.00 and $25.00, with additional premiums based on certain criteria. Benefits include health coverage, a company-paid education program, and various paid time off options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within a 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.
• Drive performance in the area, assist members with purchasing decisions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Technical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld Technology

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 help educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively with team members; and remain flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and plan future mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; and demonstrate an understanding of product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilize 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; 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 and identifying their needs; assist members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Act as a brand advocate; develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented style; understand roadblocks and assist in training.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities 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; determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn 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 will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Education and Training

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 to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Compensation

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

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if the position is obtained.

Preferred Qualifications

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

EEO and Drug Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a zero‑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.