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Festival Foods

Wisconsin grocer delivering community-focused service

Fresh Cut Clerk 1

Part-TimeDeadline 10/7/27
No salary listed
Entry
Onalaska, WI, USA
In Person
RetailMerchandising

About the job

Requirements
  • Effectively engage with guests, leaders, and retail sales associates using written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understand safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
  • Use equipment such as power jacks, walk-behind lifts, WAVs, balers, and compactors.
  • Stand in place for long periods; work in a cooler and walk around the store; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
  • Have full upper-body range of motion to lift product and perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
  • Have functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create displays, and operate equipment.
  • Lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
  • Work daytime shifts, including Saturdays.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels in the fresh cut department by observing sales floor and cooler conditions, producing, stocking, and replenishing products as needed.
  • Deliver outstanding service to guests, assist them in finding products, take initiative to resolve concerns, and address service or product issues.
  • Organize and sanitize work areas, shelving, and sales floors as needed to contribute to department cleanliness.
  • Meet quality standards, maintain accurate food safety logs, and meet quantity expectations by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Attend work regularly and on time in compliance with the schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Applicants age 18 or older are preferred.

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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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

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.