Cafe Associate

Overview

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $24.00/hr

This role at Sam’s Club involves preparing food in the café, delivering fast and friendly service, and contributing to a warm, member-focused environment. The information below reflects the responsibilities, required qualifications, and potential benefits associated with this position.

• Be a Team Member:
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborate with cross-functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively with team members; and be flexible to work in other areas as needed.
• Be an Expert:
  Prepare food according to item specifications; plan future productions and mass productions; prepare for seasonality; adhere to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; understand product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie:
  Use digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to support production decisions, ordering, receiving club pickup orders, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage their use.
• Be an Owner:
  Drive area performance; stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date control; eliminate waste; assist members with purchasing decisions; help with payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues.
• Be a Talent Ambassador:
  Act as a brand advocate; inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented style; identify roadblocks and assist in training.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; apply the Open Door Policy and execute related business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and other partners; set priorities and deadlines; communicate progress; identify opportunities for improvement; adapt to change and feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must successfully complete required trainings and assessments related to the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Service experience
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) – Certification

• 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; PTO/PPTO accrual varies by job classification and tenure
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and eligibility details apply
• Live Better U is a company-paid education benefit program for associates; programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $24.00. The actual rate will meet or exceed applicable minimum wage; additional compensation in certain circumstances (premium pay) may apply.

Note:

This description reflects general nature and level of work performed and does not constitute a comprehensive inventory of duties or qualifications. The full job description can be provided during the hiring process. The role may require compliance with location-specific policies and privacy guidelines as applicable.