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Hometown Grocers, Inc.

Neighborhood grocery chain serving Wisconsin communities

Deli Clerk

Full-TimeDeadline 8/13/27
No salary listed
Entry
Lakewood, WI, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
  • Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment.
  • Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
  • Ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises.
  • Proper training and knowledge of slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactors, and balers.
  • Knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations.
  • Merchandising skills and the ability to make timely and effective decisions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to perform a full range of upper-body motion.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace.
  • Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
  • Availability to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor.
  • Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and other special requests.
  • Provide guest service by professionally answering the Deli Department telephone.
  • Address guest concerns and resolve issues by practicing the Basics.
  • Inspect, rotate, maintain proper temperatures for, and replenish deli products on display.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels in deli storage, including containers, lids, spoons, and tags.
  • Maintain food safety logs and follow safety practices.
  • Ensure all quality standards are met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Attend work regularly and on time in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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Hometown Grocers, Inc.

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Hometown Grocers, Inc. (HGI) is a Wisconsin-based regional grocery chain with seven locations that focuses on serving local communities with friendly, knowledgeable service and carefully chosen basics. The stores are smaller in footprint, offering essential groceries and services rather than full-service meat and deli departments, while maintaining a clean, customer-friendly environment. A core feature is the inter-store support network: if one store needs extra staffing or stock, a sister store can send help, giving customers the feel of a neighborhood shop with the backing of a larger group. The company emphasizes a people-first culture and aims to be a trusted local resource by providing reliable products and helpful staff who treat customers like family.

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De Pere, Wisconsin

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 reporting shows 1939 Group still values Hometown’s existing banners and headquarters.
  • The combined 164-store footprint strengthens purchasing power and vendor terms across four states.
  • Todd Schnuck Jr.’s June 2026 CFO promotion signals deeper investment in the platform.

What critics are saying

  • Todd Schnuck now controls Hometown; local founder autonomy ends during 2026 integration.
  • Shared support from St. Louis centralizes finance and buying, squeezing Green Bay decision-making.
  • If Wisconsin margins weaken, 1939 Group can fold Hometown banners into Schnucks operations by 2027.

What makes Hometown Grocers, Inc. unique

  • Nine Wisconsin neighborhood banners still trade under local names after the 2025 acquisition.
  • The 1939 Group keeps Hometown Grocers’ headquarters and separate operating structure.
  • Hometown’s small-store, community-grocery format targets rural Wisconsin towns Schnucks rarely serves directly.

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Company News

Insight on Business
Sep 16th, 2025
Schnuck Markets Acquires Festival Foods

Schnuck Markets, Inc. has acquired 100% of the shares of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc. through the 1939 Group, Inc., owned by the Schnuck family. The acquisition includes shares from CEO Mark Skogen and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The 1939 Group will maintain the existing store banners and corporate headquarters, with Todd Schnuck as Chairman and CEO. The transaction is expected to close in October, subject to customary approvals.