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, people are at the top of our list—seen in daily interactions, guest service, and our extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced butcher or meat cutter who is passionate about meat and seafood and delivering exceptional guest service. You will thrive in a grocery store environment where your craftsmanship can shine. As a Meat Cutter, you will prepare high-quality, fresh meat products and ensure our meat offerings meet the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Expert Meat Cutting: Prepare all non-case ready meat products by cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming according to established standards.
• Butchery Leadership: Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor, ensuring safety and sanitation guidelines are followed and inventory is effectively managed.
• Culinary Knowledge: Apply extensive knowledge of different cuts of meat and cooking techniques to assist guests and ensure the best product offerings.
• Quality and Quantity Standards: Maintain and meet quality and quantity standards by filling all service and self-service cases, including fresh, frozen, and processed products.
• Team Support: Support teammates and contribute positively to the culture of the Meat Department.
• Drive Sales: Increase sales by ensuring products are visually appealing to guests.
• Minimize Waste: Reduce shrink by following production lists, accurate trim standards, and minimizing waste.
• Product Management: Ensure meat products are properly packaged, labeled, and stored according to company policies and procedures.
• Training: Assist in training Utility team members in grinding, sausage making, cutting for the service counter, special orders, wrapping, and filling products.
• Cleanliness and Safety: Lead by example in maintaining the cleanliness of the department, including the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment.
• Guest Services: Provide excellent service at the meat counter, offering expert knowledge and attentively assisting guests with their needs.
• Special Orders: Collect and fulfill special orders and requests in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
• Honor Commitments: Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a butcher or in meat cutting within a grocery store, retail, or meat production setting.
• Customer Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
• Communication Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of perishable foods, particularly meat.
• Age Requirement: Must be over the age of 18.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand in one place for long periods, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
• Lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Schedule

The Meat Cutter position can be part-time or full-time. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part-time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store 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 flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support for Total Well-being: Includes 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential care support.
• Save for Your Future: 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates plan for retirement.