Prepared Food Lead

Walmart; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart's Sam’s Club in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead. This full-time role drives sales, supervises hourly associates, and ensures high-quality meals for members. The position emphasizes teamwork, policy adherence, and excellent service in a fast-paced club setting.

You will model expertise in Prepared Foods and Café, collaborate with other leaders, and contribute to member satisfaction while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team within the prepared foods department, ensuring coverage and meeting the business plan.
• Drive sales and ensure member satisfaction by delivering high quality meals.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to meet department goals and uphold policies and standards.
• Leverage technology and tools to improve operations, training, and product quality.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and compliant work area in the prepared foods area.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervising a team

Customer service focus

Communication

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Sam's Club #6505 849 Stoneridge Parkway
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0000

R-2627784

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$21.00 - $29.00/hr*

Full time

Shifts may vary

Position Summary...

As a Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates who create and serve meals to our members - giving them more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Prepared Foods and Café and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.

Position Summary...

As a Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates who create and serve meals to our members - giving them more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Prepared Foods and Café and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.

What you'll do...

Be a Team Leader Supervises the team within all prepared foods departments for example caf rotisserie and prepared foods by facilitating rotations through different fresh areas and managing members needs to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of yourclub communicating the goals of the department executing company programs adhering to policies and being an advocate for the member the associate and the companyBe an Expert Maintains an indepth knowledge of business on the floor and backroom operations by ensuring the prepared foods area meets company and regulatory standards for quality inventory production sanitation equipment usage safety and compliance Manages seasonality interms of production understanding new products recipes processes and production specifications prioritizing time between areas Collaborates with associates and third parties ensuring the team has resources to do their job effectively sharing knowledge and training the teamBe a Techie Leverages digital tools to plan for and drive sales improve the shopping experience and elevate associate engagement Utilizes hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production training and product quality and adopting new tools and encouraging others to use themBe an Owner Drives the business results ensuring commitment to operational excellence planning for profitability maintaining a neat clean and safe work area in the prepared foods area ensuring appropriate staffing levels and accurate audit and compliance standards producing anddisplaying merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan engaging with other departments and thirdparty business partners for example maintenance personnel suppliers equipment vendors to ensure operational continuityBe a Talent Ambassador Teaches and trains the team by identifying training needs providing and developing necessary skills to deliver high quality products to the members encouraging career growth for team members and sourcing new talent internally and externally to work on the teamDevelops communicates and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners analyzing and applying information from multiple sources monitoring progress and results and identifying and addressing improvement opportunitiesDemonstrates promotes and supports compliance with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining guiding and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy: and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problemsLeads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources information and tools determining customer needs and business priorities coordinating and executing work assignments providing advice feedback and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challengesRespect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunitiesfor all associatesto thrive and perform helps to attract the best talentRespect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influenceRespect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring 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 supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around usAct with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams 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 Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses newtechnologies 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 $21.00 to $29.00*

*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.

Minimum Qualifications6 months experience in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team.
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.

Supervising a teamFood Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification

Primary Location...

849 STONERIDGE PARKWAY, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109-0000, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

Explore our benefits

No cost to you

As a Sam’s Club associate, you’re eligible to enjoy a complimentary Sam’s Club Membership, which includes access to exclusive pricing, savings events and access to a wide range of products and services, both in-store and online, plus a 10% discount on fresh fruits and veggies.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Clear Pathways

Sam’s Club has invested in the next generation of talent through in-house training programs and community-based organizations that cultivate opportunities for everyone.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance

That’s just the beginning. We offer more perks specificto your work location and role.

At Sam’s Club, we foster a culture of teamwork, growth, and innovation.

Here, associates are empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and contribute to a shared mission of delivering exceptional service and value to our members.

We believe in supporting each other like family, creating an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.

Collaboration is at the core of everything we do.

Whether it’s working together in the club or brainstorming new ideas in the corporate office. We’re committed to your development, offering continuous learning opportunities and celebrating the unique skills each associate brings. At Sam’s Club, your work makes an impact every day, and we’re excited to have you as part of our community.