Cafe Associate

Position Summary A food merchandise associate responsible for preparing and managing prepared food items, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, ensuring compliance with all food safety standards, and providing customer service to members. 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 members of 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; understands and plans future productions and mass productions; prepares for seasonality; adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, 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 performance of the area; 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 resolving member issues and concerns. Be a Talent Ambassador: Is a brand advocate; develops, influences and inspires others to work in a style that is respectful, supportive and team oriented; understands the roadblocks and assists in training them. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying 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; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback. Salary & Compensation Hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00*. Actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes performance incentives and 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 applicable criteria are met. Benefits 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. Benefits also include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid for by Walmart. Paid sick leave and other benefits meet or exceed legal requirements. Location 1040 INDEPENDENT AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505-7133, United States of America Minimum Qualifications I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position. Must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred Qualifications Food Safety Certification. Food Service. Food Handler Certification (Food Safety). #J-18808-Ljbffr