Cafe Associate

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member:
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicate effectively with the team; be flexible to the needs of the business and work in other areas.
• Be an Expert:
  Prepare food according to item specifications; understand and 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; demonstrate understanding of product and layout execution.
• Be a Techie:
  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; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner:
  Drive the performance of the area; stock and rotate merchandise; ensure quality and date‑control standards; eliminate waste; provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador:
  Advocate the brand; develop, influence, and inspire others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented style; understand roadblocks and assist in training them.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; apply the Open Door Policy and 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; adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

The hourly wage range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00. 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 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.

• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits:
  
  401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting. PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; amounts depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits meet or exceed 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: a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short‑form certificates.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period.

• Food Safety Certification.
• Food Service certification.
• 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.