Cafe Associate — New Location: Visalia, CA

Sam's West, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam's West, Inc. is opening a brand-new Sam's Club cafe in Visalia, CA, and seeks friendly, dependable associates to help launch and run the club’s cafe.

You will prepare fresh items, deliver fast, courteous service, stock displays, and support a high‑volume environment while keeping safety and quality at the fore. As part of the founding Visalia team, you’ll help create a welcoming member experience, learn operations, and grow with opportunities for development and career progression at one of

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable, and member‑focused mindset.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced cafe environment.
• Preferred: Food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to item specifications and plan for daily production.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and inventory practices.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; manage date control and waste.
• Use hand-held technology to make on‑the‑spot decisions about production and ordering.
• Assist members with purchasing decisions and locating items.
• Support club pick-up orders and maintain displays with proper packaging.
• Keep the cafe area clean, sanitized, and member-ready.
• Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexibility

Tools

Hand-held POS device

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... What you'll do... Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Visalia! Location: 300 South Court Street, Visalia CA 93291 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Visalia, CA, 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

As a Cafe Associate at Sam's Club, you'll help turn everyday visits into something members look forward to. From fresh, ready-to-enjoy favorites to quick, friendly service, you'll be part of the team that keeps our cafe welcoming, energized, and full of the moments that bring members back again and again. In this role, you'll spend your day preparing and serving food items, monitoring freshness and food safety, stocking displays, and supporting a fast‑paced, high-volume cafe while delivering a great member experience.

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 Visalia 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 self‑less 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.

Benefits

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

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.

Hourly Wage

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00* *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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

4545 S MOONEY BLVD, VISALIA, CA 93277-0000, United States of America

Drug‑free Workplace Policy

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.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose.

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