Food Court Clerk I (Part-Time)

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—you’ll see it in our daily interactions, how we treat our guests, and in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

Join Festival Foods as a Part-Time Food Court Clerk! You’ll be at the heart of our fast-paced food service area, preparing and serving delicious meals for guests. Whether you’re making a fresh cup of Caribou coffee, serving pizza, or popping the perfect batch of popcorn, you’ll help create a welcoming, enjoyable experience for everyone who stops by. If you thrive in a restaurant-style environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, friendly service by assisting guests with orders, recommending menu items, and ensuring they leave happy.
• Prepare and serve food court offerings, including coffee, pizza, and popcorn, while maintaining high-quality and food safety standards.
• Maintain a sanitary, well-organized food court area by keeping supplies stocked, food safety logs updated, and workspaces spotless.
• Support your fellow associates in a restaurant-like setting to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow food safety protocols, handle equipment such as fryers, ovens, and woks, and manage proper temperature controls for all prepared foods.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
• Honor commitments with regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

Requirements

• A friendly, team-oriented attitude with strong guest service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast food or restaurant retail grocery environment, multitask, and maintain efficiency.
• Comfort handling food service equipment like dishwashers, fryers, woks, and ovens (training provided).
• Willingness to be cross-trained in different food court areas.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to handle working at fast speeds.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Full range of upper body motion.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Schedule

The Food Court Clerk position is part-time. The shift may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

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. Hourly 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: Includes 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support related to personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k): Festival Foods offers a 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.

110 S 17th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401