Lead Meat Cutter

Location : Name

Kimberly

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin 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.

Job Summary

Join our Festival Foods team as a Lead Meat Cutter! 

Job Title: Lead Meat Cutter 

Reports to: Meat Department Manager 

Bring your butcher experience and passion for food service to our grocery store, where you'll ensure top-quality meat products, and create a great shopping experience for our guests. This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise, mentor others, and make an impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. 

External Job Description

What You’ll Do: 

As a Lead Meat Cutter at Festival Foods, your responsibilities will include: 

• Master the Craft: Prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, trimming, and wrapping, according to high meat cutting standards. 

• Be a Leader: Provide guidance on sales floor operations, safety and sanitation, and inventory management, while mentoring team members and ensuring smooth meat department operations. 

• Showcase Expertise: Apply your extensive knowledge of different meat and seafood cuts, along with cooking techniques, to assist guests and maintain high-quality displays. 

• Boost Sales & Quality: Ensure all meat products are packaged, labeled, and displayed in an appealing way, supporting sales while maintaining top food service standards. 

• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences. 

• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For: 

To succeed as a Festival Foods Lead Meat Cutter, you should have: 

• Meat Cutting Experience: Prior experience in meat cutting is required, along with familiarity with perishable foods and food service. 

• Strong Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues about our meat selection and offerings. 

• Leadership Skills: Ability to train and guide others in meat preparation and ensuring high standards are met. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Stand in one place for an extended period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly 

• Lifting up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis 

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures 

Work Schedule: 

The Lead Meat Cutter is a position, with the potential for either part-time or full-time work. Your schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight when necessary. 

This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team while displaying your expertise in meat cutting and food service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment! 

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.

Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid 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: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.

Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.

Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.

Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Location : Address

800 E. Maes Avenue

Location : City

Kimberly

Location : State/Province

WI

Location : Postal Code

54136

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