Open Interviews & Hiring Event

About Festival Foods

We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate 40+ full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Interview Event Details

Monday, October 26th, 12PM–4PM

Tuesday, October 27th, 8AM–12PM

Interview Location: 110 S 17th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401

Apply online in advance to reserve a time. Walk-ins welcome.

Department Opportunities

• Deli: Associates are involved with many aspects of cooking and guest service. The majority of items sold in the deli are created and made right in our store. Many advancement opportunities available. Ideal for those who like to cook and be hands-on with food.
• Grocery: Associates create fully stocked aisles, check expiration dates, and manage empty shelves. Constantly busy with direct guest contact.
• Guest Services: Associates are the last contact with guests before they leave, creating lasting impressions. Ideal for those who love interacting with people.
• Produce: Associates work with fresh produce from around the world, create colorful displays, and learn origins and tastes of fruits and vegetables.
• Wine and Spirits: Associates gain knowledge about wines and spirits worldwide, work one-on-one with guests on pairings, and provide high guest interaction.
• Bakery: Associates use creativity and passion for baking with made-from-scratch items, creating flavors, shapes, and colors. Many advancement opportunities.
• Meat: Associates work hands-on with fresh meat products in positions ranging from cutter to guest service.
• Frozen Food & Dairy: Associates create fully stocked aisles, check expiration dates, and manage empty shelves. Constantly busy with direct guest contact.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Associate Discount: Industry-leading 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates paid weekly. Part-time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full-time hourly store 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 eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Total Well-being Support: 3 weeks paid parental leave; fitness reimbursement program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues, depression, and anxiety.
• Retirement Savings: Both a 401(k) with annual discretionary match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ESOP gives associates ownership in the company with shares based on years of service and earnings.