Fresh Cut Clerk
About the job
- Ability to effectively engage with guests, leaders, and retail sales associates using strong written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Thorough understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
- Ability to use power jacks, walk-behind lifts, walkie-aisle vehicles, balers, and compactors.
- Ability to stand in place for long periods, walk throughout the store, and work in a cooler.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel regularly; perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods; and use full upper-body range of motion to lift products.
- Functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, with adequate notice to arrange coverage for occasional absences.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels in the fresh-cut department by observing sales-floor and cooler conditions, producing products, and stocking and replenishing products as needed.
- Assist guests with finding products, resolve guest concerns, and take initiative to ensure guest satisfaction when service or product issues arise.
- Organize and sanitize work areas, shelving, and sales floors as needed.
- Maintain accurate food-safety logs, meet quality standards, and meet quantity expectations by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Festival Foods is a Wisconsin-based grocer with 40+ full-service supermarkets. It provides groceries and everyday essentials with a focus on strong customer service and value, supported by extensive associate benefits and programs that aim to empower staff. The stores stock a wide range of products in a traditional grocery format, including fresh departments, household items, and personal care, and they emphasize community involvement in their operations. Unlike many competitors, Festival Foods differentiates itself through its commitment to giving back to Wisconsin communities and treating guests and associates as top priorities. The company’s goal is to serve Wisconsin communities with reliable, friendly service and good value while supporting its employees and local programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
De Pere, Wisconsin
Founded
1946
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Todd Schnuck closed the acquisition on October 20, 2025, adding 51 stores and scale.
- Festival opened Kimberly on September 20, 2026, and Hudson opens November 8, 2026.
- Adam Whitney became COO in August 2026, tightening merchandising and fresh execution.
What critics are saying
- Festival faces a $7.5 million overtime settlement in Dyer v. Skogen’s Foodliner, Inc.
- Greenfield closed after a November 4, 2026 WARN layoff notice, signaling weak locations.
- Failed integration erases Festival’s local-brand advantage and triggers customer defections.
What makes Festival Foods unique
- Festival Foods keeps 42 Wisconsin stores and local banners under 1939 Group, since 2025.
- Its community-focused format survived Schnuck ownership, preserving headquarters in Wisconsin and store-level autonomy.
- Mark Skogen’s 2025 sale protected employee legacy through ESOP inclusion and banner continuity.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match