Fresh Cut Clerk I (Part-Time)

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin, prioritizing people in all aspects of our business—from daily interactions to extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

As a Fresh Cut Clerk, you’ll ensure guests have access to delicious, freshly cut fruit and vegetable platters for daily life, gatherings, or special occasions. Your work will help maintain stock levels, uphold quality, and deliver outstanding service, keeping guests returning 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.
• Contribute to department cleanliness by organizing and sanitizing work areas, shelving, and sales floors.
• Monitor quality and food safety, including maintaining accurate logs and meeting quantity expectations by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Demonstrate 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: Engage effectively with guests, leaders, and retail sales associates in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Awareness: Understand safety requirements and company policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
• Equipment Proficiency: Use equipment such as power jacks, walk-behind lifts, WAVs, balers, and compactors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand in place for long periods, work in coolers, walk throughout the store, and regularly bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Possess functional sensory abilities for monitoring the store, creating displays, and operating equipment.
• Full range of upper body motion required for lifting and product handling.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: 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 earn time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning and balance.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Eligibility for part-time and full-time associates, with multiple dental coverage options.
• Support Programs: Includes 3 weeks of paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support on personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Opportunity to save for retirement with an annual discretionary employer match.

Location: 25300 75th Street, Salem, WI 53168