Fresh Cut 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 the state of Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list—seen in daily interactions, guest treatment, and our extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

In this role, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our guests have access to delicious, freshly cut fruit and veggie platters—perfect for daily life, a get-together, or special occasion! Your ability to keep our fresh cut department stocked and ready will keep guests returning, knowing they can rely on us for their entertaining needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate stock levels in the fresh cut department by observing sales floor and cooler conditions, producing, stocking, and replenishing products as needed.
• Provide exceptional service by assisting guests with finding what they're looking for, resolving concerns, and ensuring satisfaction.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness of the department by organizing and sanitizing work areas, shelving, and sales floors.
• Ensure all quality standards are met, including maintaining accurate food safety logs and meeting quantity expectations by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with guests, leaders, and retail sales associates. Utilize strong written and verbal skills to work with a crew in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Awareness: Thorough understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
• Equipment Proficiency: Ability to use equipment such as power jacks, walk-behind lifts, WAVs, balers, and compactors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to stand in place for long periods of time, work in a cooler, and walk in the store.
• Regular bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Full range of upper body motion to lift product.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Schedule

This role may be part-time or full-time. Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for better planning and balance.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part-time associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full-time associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• 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 Coaches for confidential support on various personal issues.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Festival Foods offers a 401(k) with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.

2915 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901