Cafe Associate — New Location: Tomball, TX

Sam's Club; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Tomball, TX, and seeks friendly, dependable founding associates to shape the member experience from day one. You’ll be part of our Tomball team, helping create a culture of excellence and delivering fast, friendly service to members.

As a cafe associate, you’ll prepare food, follow safety standards, and assist members with purchases while working with a supportive team. Competitive pay and benefits are offered as part of a strong training program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Food Safety Certification (preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to item specifications, planning for daily production, mass production, and seasonality
• Follow food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, Cold Chain compliance, and inventory management practices
• Stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste
• Use hand-held technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production, ordering, and product quality
• Assist members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving issues
• Support receiving club pick-up orders and stock displays with proper containers and packaging
• Keep the cafe area clean, sanitized, and member-ready
• Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment safely and effectively

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Teamwork

multitasking

Education

Minimum age 18

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do... Cafe Associate — New Location: Tomball, TX Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Tomball! Location: 14257 FM2920 RD. Suite 115 Tomball, TX 77377 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Tomball, TX, and we're looking for friendly, dependable, and member-focused individuals to help bring it to life. As a founding associate, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the member experience, build relationships, and help create a culture of excellence from the ground up. If you enjoy working with food, delivering fast and friendly service, and making every member feel welcome, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Serve Up Great Food and Great Experiences

What You'll Love About This Role

• Be part of a brand-new club opening and help build something from the ground up
• Work in a member-facing role where you make a direct impact every day
• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are the same
• Work alongside a supportive team that values service and collaboration
• Grow your career with one of the world's leading retailers through training and development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Prepare food to item specifications, planning for daily production, mass production, and seasonality
• Follow food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, Cold Chain compliance, and inventory management practices
• Stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste
• Use hand-held technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production, ordering, and product quality
• Assist members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving issues
• Support receiving club pick-up orders and stock displays with proper containers and packaging
• Keep the cafe area clean, sanitized, and member-ready
• Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment safely and effectively

We're Looking for People Who

• Are passionate about delivering excellent member service
• Have a passion for food prep and customer service
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Are comfortable following food safety and cleanliness standards
• Can multitask and stay organized while handling multiple responsibilities
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Are available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Why Sam's Club?

At Sam's Club, you're not just starting a job; you're building a career. As part of our founding Tomball team, you'll help establish the culture, set the standard for excellence, and create an experience members will remember.

Plus, you'll enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to Live Better U, our company-paid education program.

Our Values

At Sam's Club, the way we show up every day matters. Our values guide how we work, support one another, and serve our members:

Respect the Individual

Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.

Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve Our Customers and Members

Delivers results while putting the customer first.

Makes decisions based on reliable information, balances short- and long-term priorities, and considers how one's own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence

Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience.

Drives continuous improvement, is open to and uses new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

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 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.

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 your 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.

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

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Food Safety Certification., Food Service

Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - CertificationPrimary Location...13255 N. GRAND PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.