Part-Time Fresh Food Associate – Caldwell ID | Part Time Job
Part-Time Job Highlights – Caldwell
Primary Details
- This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Retail And Grocery space in Caldwell.
- Employer: Walmart (Hiring for part-time roles in Caldwell)
- Job Title: Fresh Food Associate – Flexible Part-Time Role
- Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
- Compensation (Part-Time): $15-$21/Hour (approx. $21.5k/Year)
- Great option for students, parents, or those seeking extra income.
- Based in: Caldwell, ID (our main Caldwell branch)
- This part-time role in Caldwell is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart part-time team in Caldwell, ID is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Caldwell, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.
About Walmart Fresh Food Departments
Walmart's fresh food departments — Deli, Bakery, Produce, and Meat — are where the company competes most directly with traditional grocery stores and specialty food shops. Fresh Food Associates are the culinary-adjacent team members who prepare deli meals, decorate bakery cakes, trim produce displays, and stock meat cases with the presentation quality and food safety discipline that builds customer trust. These departments require hands-on food handling skills and strict adherence to temperature control, sanitation, and HACCP compliance standards.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Fresh Food Associates to work in Deli, Bakery, Produce, and Meat departments at Supercenter and Neighborhood Market locations. You will prepare food items for sale, maintain department presentation standards, ensure cold chain compliance, and provide friendly service to customers at the deli counter, bakery display, produce section, or meat case. Food safety certification training is provided by Walmart.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare deli meals, slice meats and cheeses, decorate cakes, trim produce, or stock meat cases depending on your department assignment.
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards including temperature monitoring, handwashing protocols, and HACCP compliance.
- Rotate product using FIFO principles ensuring freshest items are displayed and expired products are pulled and disposed of properly.
- Assist customers at department service counters taking custom orders, answering product questions, and offering samples when applicable.
- Maintain department cleanliness including display case cleaning, floor sanitation, and equipment washing per health code requirements.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 18+ years of age for positions involving equipment operation (slicers, ovens, grinders). No prior food service experience required — Walmart provides food safety certification and department-specific training. Must stand for full shift and work in refrigerated environments. Walmart offers competitive fresh food associate pay (often higher than general sales floor rates), flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into fresh food team lead and department coach positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Fresh Food Associate – Caldwell ID | Part Time Job position pay at Walmart?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Caldwell.
Where is this Fresh Food Associate – Caldwell ID | Part Time Job job located?
This position is based in Caldwell, ID. Walmart has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Caldwell.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Fresh Food Associate – Caldwell ID | Part Time Job job?
No prior experience is required. Walmart provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Fresh Food Associate – Caldwell ID | Part Time Job role?
Part-time positions at Walmart generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Walmart offer for this position?
Walmart provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Walmart provide training for new hires?
Yes, Walmart provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
