Cafe Associate

Sam's West•Secaucus, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves being a team member, expert, techie, owner, and talent ambassador within a cafe setting. The associate will maintain knowledge of product specifications, prepare food according to specifications, leverage digital tools, drive area performance, and act as a brand advocate. The role requires adherence to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, and operating equipment. Associates will also provide member service, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve concerns. Compliance with company policies and completing work assignments are essential. The company offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Food Safety Certification.
  • Food Service Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Is flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
  • 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, and inventory management.
  • Operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of product and layout execution.
  • Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement.
  • Utilizes 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.
  • Adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them.
  • 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, and locating merchandise.
  • Resolves member issues and concerns.
  • Acts as a brand advocate.
  • Develops, influences and inspires others for working 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.
  • Uses the Open Door Policy.
  • Applies policies, data, and resources to execute 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.
  • Adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement
  • Jury duty
  • Voting leave
  • PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U (company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.)
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