Lead Meat Cutter

About Festival Foods

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

About the role

Join our Festival Foods team as a Lead Meat Cutter! Bring your butcher experience and passion for food service to our grocery store, where you’ll ensure top-quality meat products and create a great shopping experience for our guests. This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise, mentor others, and make an impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Master the Craft: Prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, trimming, and wrapping, according to high meat cutting standards.
• Be a Leader: Provide guidance on sales floor operations, safety and sanitation, and inventory management, while mentoring team members and ensuring smooth meat department operations.
• Showcase Expertise: Apply extensive knowledge of different meat and seafood cuts and cooking techniques to assist guests and maintain high-quality displays.
• Boost Sales & Quality: Ensure all meat products are packaged, labeled, and displayed in an appealing way, supporting sales while maintaining top food service standards.
• Honor Commitments: Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meat Cutting Experience: Prior experience in meat cutting is required, along with familiarity with perishable foods and food service.
• Strong Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues about our meat selection and offerings.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to train and guide others in meat preparation and ensure high standards are met.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: Stand in one place for an extended period of time; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly; lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis; may be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Schedule

The Lead Meat Cutter position has the potential for either part-time or full-time work. Your schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight when necessary.

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 receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for greater predictability and flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support for Total Well-being: 3 weeks of paid parental leave; fitness reimbursement program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential care support.
• Save for Your Future: 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to support retirement savings.