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 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

In this role, you’ll ensure our guests have access to delicious, freshly cut fruit and veggie platters for daily life, get-togethers, or special occasions. Your work in stocking and maintaining the fresh cut department 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, resolving concerns, and ensuring satisfaction—making things right when service or product issues arise.
• Contribute to department cleanliness by organizing and sanitizing work areas, shelving, and sales floors.
• Monitor quality and food safety, 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 associate must be able to:

• Stand in place for long periods of time.
• Work in a cooler and walk throughout the store.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
• Perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Possess full range of upper body motion for lifting product.
• Have functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.

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 hourly 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 work-life 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 Coaches for confidential support on personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Festival Foods offers a 401(k) with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.