Cafe Associate

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and help educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively with the team; and be flexible to the needs of the business, working in other areas as required.
• Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and plan future and mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; and demonstrate an understanding of product and layout execution.
• Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, ordering merchandise, receiving club pick‑up orders, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Drive the area’s performance by stocking and rotating merchandise; ensure quality and date‑control standards; eliminate waste; provide member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs; assist members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Act as a brand advocate; develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented manner; understand roadblocks and assist in training associates.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans; use the Open Door Policy and apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Hourly wage range: $19.00 to $27.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Additional compensation may include premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances (e.g., schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed). Multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met.

• 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. PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, based on classification and length of employment. These benefits meet or exceed applicable paid sick leave laws where applicable.
• Other benefits: 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 on Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities, covering high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid in full by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and could depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may have specific plan or program terms. For more information, see One.

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• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

• Food Safety Certification (Food Service).
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

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.