Cafe Associate - Back of House

Position Summary...

The (USA) Sam's Cafe Associate, Back of House, plays a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards while supporting food preparation and customer service activities. This position involves inspecting and sanitizing work areas, preparing food items according to recipes, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The associate collaborates with team members to deliver quality service, uphold operational efficiency, and contribute to a positive environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential to meet customer expectations and support daily business objectives effectively.

About the team:
The Sam’s Cafe Back of House team thrives in a dynamic environment focused on delivering quality guest experiences through a scratch kitchen approach. Team members work collaboratively to uphold food safety, sanitation, and operational standards while efficiently managing kitchen tasks and inventory. Clear communication, accountability, and adaptability are key to meeting daily demands. Leadership provides ongoing training to ensure compliance with company policies. The team maintains a professional atmosphere centered on operational excellence and consistent service, prioritizing effective communication, food safety, and customer satisfaction in every task.

What you'll do...

Work location: Bentonville, AR at Table 29
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Inspect and clean food preparation and serving areas to maintain sanitation and comply with company policies.
• Perform cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and disposing of perishables during shifts.
• Acquire, stock, and organize food supplies, kitchen equipment, and utensils to ensure readiness for daily operations.
• Prepare food items by following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring proper portioning and quality.
• Provide customer service by greeting guests, responding to inquiries, and assisting with food preferences and payments.
• Monitor food safety by checking temperatures, completing logs, and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet priorities, communicate progress, and support continuous improvement efforts.

What you'll bring:

• Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation and service areas following established safety standards.
• Experience in food preparation techniques including grilling, baking, frying, and portioning according to recipes and quality standards.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to greet guests, respond to inquiries, and provide food suggestions professionally.
• Competence in handling kitchen equipment and utensils safely and efficiently while supporting inventory management and stocking.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and ensure smooth operations.
• Commitment to upholding company policies, ethical standards, and food safety compliance consistently.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if...

• 3 years of hands-on experience in professional cooking and food preparation, including recipe execution, ingredient prepping, and maintaining kitchen efficiency
• Proven ability to perform high-volume cooking in fast-paced environments
• Hands-on experience in catering, with a strong understanding of food preparation and event logistics
• Demonstrated success collaborating within team-based settings while maintaining effective communication
• Strong initiative and motivation, with a track record of working independently and efficiently without supervision
• Capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 - $28.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts 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.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
Obtain certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Catering and restaurant operations, Commercial CookingFood Services - ServSafe Certification - Certification

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.