Donut Fryer/Finisher

We are a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities we serve and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list—evident in our daily interactions, guest treatment, and extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

As a Donut Fryer/Finisher at Festival Foods, you’ll make breakfast more delicious for our guests by preparing a variety of high-quality donuts. Your expertise in mixing, frying, and decorating will help maintain the bakery’s high standards and ensure an exceptional experience for every customer.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service through friendly greetings, answering questions, and addressing concerns with professionalism and care.
• Prepare donuts by mixing, frying, and/or decorating according to recipes and department standards to ensure high-quality, mouth-watering products.
• Increase sales by creating visually appealing and delicious donuts.
• Minimize waste by following production lists and recipes accurately, using precise measurements, and reducing shrink.
• Assist guests in finding items, taking orders for special requests, and addressing inquiries with proper phone etiquette.
• Package and price items from the service case, and maintain adequate supplies in the bakery by replenishing ingredients and other necessary items.
• Support department goals by assisting in other areas as needed and maintaining cleanliness in work areas, shelving, and the sales floor.
• Adhere to food safety protocols, maintain food safety logs, and ensure all quality standards are met, including meeting quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Follow all safety requirements and company safety policies, with proper training and knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures, including fryers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing for extended periods of time (80% of time).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis (70% of time).
• Frequently near moving machinery (80% of time).
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time).
• Repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• Frequently near hot grease (90% of time).

Schedule

The Donut Fryer/Finisher position may be part-time or full-time. The work schedule generally includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed.

Benefits

• 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. Part-time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for better planning and balance.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support Programs: Includes 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential support related to various personal and professional challenges.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Festival Foods offers a 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.

Festival Foods is located at 2233 Humes Road, Janesville, WI 53545.