Cafe Associate

Responsibilities Be a Team Member: 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; and remains flexible to work in other areas. Be an Expert: Prepares food according to item specifications; plans future productions and mass productions; prepares for seasonality; adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold‑chain compliance, and inventory management; operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment; 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 for immediate business decisions related to production, ordering merchandise, receiving club pick‑up orders, training, and product quality; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them. Be an Owner: 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, locating merchandise, and resolving member issues and concerns. Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocates the brand; develops, influences, and inspires others to work in a respectful, supportive, team‑oriented style; understands roadblocks and assists in training. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; implements related action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; applies them in business processes. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicates progress; recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback. Benefits Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits: 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, and stock purchase plan. Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for full‑time and part‑time associates; programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees and certificates. Compensation Hourly wage range: $19.00 to $27.00* (actual rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location). Additional compensation may be paid in 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. Minimum Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age. Successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired. Preferred Qualifications Food Safety Certification. Food Service/Food Handler Certification (Food Safety). #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart