Cafe Associate

Sam's Club # N Brentwood, Lufkin, TX

• Be a Team Member
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  Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborates with cross‑functional teams, educates other associates on tools, tasks and resources, communicates effectively with teammates, and remains flexible to meet business needs in other areas.
• Be an Expert
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  Prepares food according to item specifications; plans future and mass productions, prepares for seasonality, and adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold‑chain compliance, and inventory management; operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment; and demonstrates understanding of product layout execution.
• Be a Techie
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  Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; uses handheld technology for immediate business decisions related to production, ordering, club pick‑up orders, training, and product quality; and encourages others to adopt new tools.
• Be an Owner
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  Drives area performance; stocks and rotates merchandise; ensures quality and date‑control standards; eliminates waste; provides member service by acknowledging members and identifying their needs; assists with purchasing decisions, payment types, and merchandise location; and resolves member concerns.
• Be a Talent Ambassador
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  Acts as a brand advocate; develops, influences, and inspires others to work respectfully, supportively, and team‑oriented; understands roadblocks and assists in training.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in business processes.
• Executes work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicates progress; recommends improvement opportunities; and adapts to changes, challenges, and feedback.

• Successful completion of all required trainings and assessments within prescribed time periods.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Food Safety Certification (or equivalent).

• Food Service Food Handler Certification.

Hourly wage: $17.00 to $25.00. 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 per hour to $3.00 per hour, based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met.

• Health benefits
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  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, meeting or exceeding applicable paid sick leave laws.
• Other benefits
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  Short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U:
  Company‑paid education benefit covering tuition, books, and fees for full‑time and part‑time associates pursuing high‑school completion, bachelor’s degrees, and short‑form certificates.

Walmart and Sam's Club maintain a drug‑free workplace with a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.