Cafe Associate

Company: Sam's Club
Location: Duluth
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Why do people love eating in our caf-- at Sam's Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help caf-- associates. Do you have a passion for preparing food? Our cafe associates listen to our member's needs, prepare their food orders and provide fast and friendly service. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We need strong team players, with a commitment to serving our members and creating the warm and friendly environment they deserve - serving up a meal just like at home! Be a part of a team that offers customers more of what they love, for less.
You will sweep us off our feet if:
You have a passion for and experience with fresh food
You keep member satisfaction as your top priority
You're a solution seeker and innovator who tackles obstacles head-on
You're comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios
You're a curious and creative thinker, driving change through out-of-box thinking
You will make an impact by:
Ensuring high-quality products are fresh, ready, and available in the caf--
Ensuring shelves are clean, maintaining temperature control, verifying expiration dates, and disposing of lesser-quality food products
Packing ready-to-sell products in proper containers and stock displays
Preparing and serving ready-to-eat food
Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and member-ready area
The caf-- associate role is a great way to start a fulfilling career at Sam's Club. Apply now!
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
What you'll do
Be a Team Member : Maintains up-to date knowledge of product specifications related to prepared food merchandise; collaborating with cross functional teams and helping educate other associates on tools, tasks and resources; communicating effectively with the members of the team; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
Be an Expert : Prepares food according to item specifications; understanding and planning the future productions and mass productions; preparing for seasonality; adhering to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; and demonstrating an understanding of product and layout execution.
Be a Techie : Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held 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; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.
Be an Owner : Drives the performance of the area; stocking and rotating merchandise; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; providing member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member's needs; assisting members with purchasing decisions; payment types; locating merchandise; and resolving member issues and concerns.
Be a Talent Ambassador : Being a brand advocate; developing, influencing and inspiring others for working in a style that is respectful, supportive and team oriented; understanding the roadblocks and assisting 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; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
_Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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
_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._
Food Service
Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification Primary Location
4743 MAPLE GROVE RD, HERMANTOWN, MN , United States of America
About Sam's Club
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.
Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
_Sam's Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people._
All the benefits you need for you and your family
Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
Parental Leave
Pay during military service
Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

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