Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits – medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits through Live Better U

Job summary

A leading membership-based retail warehouse in Oklahoma City seeks a team member to maintain product specifications and prepare food while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, capable of completing required training, and hold relevant food safety certifications. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a company-paid education program. The hourly wage ranges from $17.00 to $25.00, with potential additional premiums.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of all job-required trainings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of product specifications.
• Prepare food according to item specifications.
• Leverage digital tools for sales and member experience.
• Drive performance, stock and rotate merchandise.
• Act as a brand advocate and inspire team members.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Food Handler Certification

Job description

• 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 pickup 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 member needs; assists members with purchasing decisions; payment types; locating merchandise; and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Acts as a brand advocate; develops, influences and inspires others to work in a respectful, supportive and team‑oriented style; 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 – medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits – 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off – PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting; can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes; amount depends on job classification and length of employment.
• Other benefits – short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Live Better U

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 fully paid for by Walmart.

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.

Preference may be given to candidates holding a Food Safety Certification or equivalent.

EEO Statement

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.