Meat Clerk

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

Help guests bring home high-quality cuts they’ll feel proud to serve. Whether it’s a weekend grill-out or a weeknight dinner, guests count on us to help them make mealtime special. As a Meat Clerk, you’ll answer questions, recommend cuts, and ensure our meat cases are full, fresh, and ready for guests. If you’re friendly, attentive, and love working in a fast-paced retail food service environment, this is a great place to grow your skills and career.

You’ll provide top-notch service at the meat and seafood counter, restock and rotate products, and help keep the department running smoothly. We offer the freshest, most sustainable seafood selection in the state and serve Certified Angus Beef®, so guests know they’re bringing home quality they can trust. From special orders to food safety, you’ll play a key role in creating a department guests return to again and again.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service at the meat counter and on the sales floor, including fulfilling special orders and answering product questions.
• Maintain fresh, well-stocked displays by inspecting, rotating, and replenishing meat products and supplies.
• Ensure regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills to engage with guests, leaders, and retail sales associates.
• Willingness to learn food safety standards, proper equipment usage (e.g., slicers), and inventory practices.
• Ability to multitask and stay customer-service-focused in a busy retail grocery environment.
• Commitment to safety and food safety practices, including proper training on equipment and procedures (e.g., slicers, lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand in one place for long periods, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
• Full range of upper body motion.
• Lifting up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (e.g., freezers, coolers, kitchens, sales floor).
• Repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 better planning and 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, fitness reimbursement, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support on personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Festival Foods offers an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.

Schedule

This is a part-time or full-time position with varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Festival Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

328 Washington Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538