Cafe Associate

Sam's Club #6339 5670 Northwest Hwy Crystal Lake, IL 60014-8017 Responsibilities Be a Team Member : Maintains up-to-date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborates with cross‑functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicates effectively with the team; and is flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas. Be an Expert : Prepares food according to item specifications; plans future and mass productions; prepares for seasonality; adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold‑chain compliance and inventory management; operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment; and demonstrates an understanding of product and layout execution. Be a Techie : Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience and elevate associate engagement; uses 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; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them. Be an Owner : Drives the area’s performance; stocks and rotates merchandise; ensures quality and date control standards; eliminates waste; provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member’s needs; assists members with purchasing decisions, payment types, locating merchandise; and resolves member issues and concerns. Be a Talent Ambassador : Acts as a brand advocate; develops, influences and inspires others to work in a respectful, supportive, and team‑oriented style; understands roadblocks and assists in training them. Complies with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; and applies these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties and feedback. Minimum Qualifications Acknowledge that the position requires successful completion of all job‑required trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period. Must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred Qualifications Food Safety Certification. Food Service Food Handler Certification (Food Safety). Benefits Health benefits – Medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits – 401(k), stock purchase plan and company‑paid life insurance. PTO benefits – Paid time off, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting; PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes. Amount depends on job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds local paid sick leave laws. Other benefits – Short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and more. Live Better U – Company‑paid education benefit program covering tuition, books and fees for full‑time and part‑time associates, ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees and short‑form certificates. Compensation Hourly wage range: $18.00 to $26.00. 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 in specific circumstances; premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed; multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met. Drug‑Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart