Meat Cutter

Festival Foods; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to join its vibrant team. This role emphasizes craftsmanship in meat preparation, ensuring high-quality offerings that delight customers. You'll lead by example in maintaining safety and sanitation standards while enhancing product appeal and driving sales. With a commitment to community and employee well-being, this position offers a supportive environment where your expertise can shine. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including discounts and retirement savings plans. If you're passionate about meat and customer service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

15% Grocery Discount

Weekly Pay

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meat cutting or butchery in grocery or retail.
• Strong knowledge of meat and perishable foods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut meat products while ensuring quality standards.
• Provide excellent customer service at the meat counter.

Skills

Meat Cutting

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Product Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Meat Processing Equipment

Job description

Location : Name

La Crosse - Copeland

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer committed to giving back to our communities and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are our top priority. This is reflected in our daily interactions, guest service, and our associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Job Title: Meat Cutter

Reports To: Meat Manager

Are you an experienced butcher or meat cutter passionate about meat, seafood, and guest service? Do you thrive in a grocery environment where your craftsmanship shines? If yes, bring your expertise to our Meat Department as a Meat Cutter.

Our Meat Department provides high-quality, fresh meat products, helping guests create memorable meals. As a Meat Cutter, you will ensure our meat offerings meet the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Expert Meat Cutting: Prepare non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming, following standards.
• Butchery Leadership: Lead on the sales floor, ensuring safety, sanitation, and effective inventory management.
• Culinary Knowledge: Use your meat expertise to assist guests and ensure quality product offerings.
• Standards Maintenance: Fill cases with fresh, frozen, and processed products, maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Team Support: Support teammates and foster a positive department culture.
• Drive Sales: Enhance product appeal and sales through attention to detail.
• Minimize Waste: Follow production lists, adhere to trim standards, and reduce waste.
• Product Management: Properly package, label, and store meat products.
• Training: Assist in training Utility team members in various meat preparation tasks.
• Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain department cleanliness and equipment sanitization.
• Guest Services: Provide excellent customer service and expert knowledge at the meat counter.
• Special Orders: Fulfill special orders promptly.
• Teamwork & Attendance: Perform additional duties as needed and maintain regular, timely attendance.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven meat cutting or butchery experience in grocery, retail, or meat production.
• Customer Focus: Tactful and effective guest and personnel interaction.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication.
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of meat and perishable foods.
• Age: Must be over 18.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stand, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
• Lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Work Schedule

The Meat Cutter role can be part-time or full-time, with schedules including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility for evenings or overnight shifts is available.

Ready to showcase your meat cutting skills and contribute to our team? Apply now to join our Meat Department!

Benefits Overview

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Associate Discount: 15% off groceries for you and your household.
• Weekly & Premium Pay: Weekly pay, with additional premiums on Sundays and holidays.
• Two-Week Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning.
• Insurance: Vision and dental options for part-time and full-time associates.
• Support & Well-being: Paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and LEAPCare Coaches.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match and ESOP for company ownership sharing.

Festival Foods is committed to an inclusive, respectful environment, offering equal employment opportunities and valuing diverse perspectives to better serve our guests and communities.

Address

30 Copeland Ave

City

La Crosse

State

WI

Postal Code

54603