Meat Clerk

About the role

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer with over 40 full-service supermarkets committed to exceptional service, value, and community involvement. As a Meat Clerk reporting to the Meat Manager, you will help guests select high-quality cuts, maintain fresh and well-stocked meat and seafood displays, fulfill special orders, and ensure food safety standards are met. The role requires availability until 9 PM and weekend availability in a fast‑paced retail food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver helpful service: provide exceptional guest service at the meat counter and on the sales floor, fulfill special orders, and answer product questions.
• Maintain fresh, well‑stocked displays: inspect, rotate, and replenish meat products and supplies.
• Honor commitments: ensure regular, timely attendance and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Collaborate with the team: perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills: ability to engage guests, leaders, and associates using effective written and verbal communication in a fast‑paced environment.
• Food safety: willingness to learn food safety standards, proper equipment usage (e.g., slicers), and inventory practices.
• Ability to multitask while staying customer‑service focused in a busy retail grocery setting.
• Safety mindset: understanding and commitment to safety and food‑safety practices, including proper lifting techniques, equipment operation (trash compactor, baler, etc.).
• Physical demands: ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, kneel, use full upper‑body range of motion, lift up to 80 lb occasionally, tolerate occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, and perform repetitive hand/wrist motions.

Benefits

• Associate discount: 15 % off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly pay: hourly associates are paid weekly.
• Premium pay: part‑time associates receive a $1 per hour premium on Sundays and select holidays; full‑time associates receive time and a half on those days.
• Two‑week advanced scheduling: schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning and balance.
• Vision and dental insurance: eligibility for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Well‑being support: 3 weeks of paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential support.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with annual discretionary company match.

Pay

Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part‑time store 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.

Schedule

This is a part‑time or full‑time position with varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Schedules are provided two weeks in advance.