Cafe Associate

Sam's Club; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Company discounts

Job summary

A leading retail warehouse club is seeking a dedicated Food Associate in Tuscaloosa. Responsibilities include food preparation, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will have food safety certifications and a customer-oriented approach. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and educational opportunities, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise.
• Flexibility to work in different areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to item specifications and adhere to food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and educate others on tools and tasks.
• Assist members with purchasing decisions and resolving issues.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Food Handler Certification

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; collaborates with cross-functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicates effectively with team members; 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 understanding of product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; uses 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.
• 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 improvements; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.

At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

• 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. 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 One.Walmart notices.
• 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. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are 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 specific plan terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00. The actual hourly rate will meet 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 and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. I acknowledge that the position requires successfully completing all job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I am offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Food Safety Certification, Food Service; Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification.

Primary Location: 1401 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-4229, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.