Job Information
Festival Foods Lead Meat Cutter in Wisconsin
Location : Name
Kimberly
Company Overview
ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Summary
Join our growing Festival Foods team at our new grocery store in Kimberly, WI opening this Fall!
Store Location: 800 E. Maes Avenue, Kimberly Wisconsin 54136
Job Title: Lead Meat Cutter
FLSA Status: Hourly/Full-time
REPORTS TO: Meat Department Manager
Maintains stock levels in the meat department by replenishing products as needed. Execute the boomerang theory by providing exceptional service to all guests.
Whether our guests are meal prepping, tailgating in a snowy December, hosting their summer BBQ, or prepping their Holiday ham, our Meat & Seafood Associates are their resource and expert providing exceptional service coupled with tips & tricks to ensure no matter the cut of meat, our guests feel confident to season & cook it perfectly.
Meat Cutters provide premier guest services through the cutting and preparing of specialty cuts of meat, sharing recipes and offering recommendations for Festival Foods guests.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reinforces Festival culture, customer service, and performance expectations to all production associates.
Trains new production associates
Communicates scheduling needs for production team
Writes and oversees cutting lists to maintain company standards
Answers questions and provides guidance to all meat department associates
Ensures all department standards are being met on the meat department sales floor
Observes sales floor conditions and takes action to correct areas of opportunity
Communicates and works cooperatively with department manager and other meat associates to maintain standards and exceed guest expectations
Provides customer service to guests.
Assists guests with finding items they are looking for
Takes orders and other special requests
Packages and prices items from the service case
Answers the telephone and assists callers using proper phone etiquette.
Assists production associates with packaging, labeling, filling, rotating, and removing product while leading by example.
Maintains adequate level of supplies by replenishing packaging and other items as needed.
Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed.
Required to maintain food safety logs.
Ensure all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm.
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel.
Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of perishable foods
Requires proper training and knowledge of certain equipment and procedures needed to complete the job
Qualified applicants must be over the age of 18
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis.
Frequently near moving machinery.
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Lead Meat Cutter is a full-time hourly position. The work schedule will generally include mornings, afternoons, and weekends, with the flexibility to work evenings and holidays as needed.
Benefits Overview
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
Address
800 E. Maes Avenue
City
Kimberly
State
WI
Postal Code
54136
Location NameKimberly
Address800 E. Maes Avenue
CityKimberly
StateWI
Postal Code54136
Requisition ID2024-43250