Meat Cutter

UNAVAILABLE; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Meat Cutter in a well-established grocery store, where your skills in meat preparation and customer service will shine. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality meat products while fostering a positive workplace culture. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your butchery skills and engage with customers, making their shopping experience memorable. With flexible scheduling and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about delivering exceptional service and quality. Become a key player in a team committed to excellence and community service.

Benefits

15% off grocery purchases

Weekly pay with premium on Sundays

Vision and dental options

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Proven meat cutting experience in a grocery or retail setting.
• Knowledge of perishable foods, especially meat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare non-case ready meat products, including cutting and grinding.
• Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor.

Skills

Meat Cutting

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Product Knowledge

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 extensive 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 and seafood, and delivering exceptional guest service? Do you thrive in a grocery store environment where your craftsmanship can shine? If yes, we invite you to bring your expertise to our Meat Department as a Meat Cutter.

Our Meat Department provides high-quality, fresh meat products to our guests, helping them create memorable meals. As a Meat Cutter, you will ensure our meat offerings are prepared to perfection and meet high standards of quality.

External Job Description

What You'll Do: As a Festival Foods Meat Cutter, you will:

• Expert Meat Cutting: Prepare non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming, following standards.
• Butchery Leadership: Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor, ensuring safety, sanitation, and effective inventory management.
• Culinary Knowledge: Use your knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques to assist guests and ensure quality.
• Quality and Quantity Standards: Maintain standards by filling service and self-service cases with fresh, frozen, and processed products.
• Team Support: Support teammates and promote a positive culture in the Meat Department.
• Drive Sales: Increase sales by ensuring products are visually appealing.
• Minimize Waste: Follow production lists, trim standards, and minimize waste to reduce shrink.
• Product Management: Properly package, label, and store meat products per company policies.
• Training: Assist in training Utility team members in various meat preparation techniques.
• Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain department cleanliness and equipment sanitization.
• Guest Services: Provide excellent service with expert knowledge and attentive assistance.
• Special Orders: Collect and fulfill special orders promptly.
• Teamwork: Perform other duties to support the team.
• Honor Commitments: Maintain regular attendance and notify in case of absences.

What We're Looking For: To succeed as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter, you should have:

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Stand for long periods, bend, stoop, kneel regularly.
• Lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Work Schedule: The position can be part-time or full-time, with flexible scheduling including mornings, afternoons, weekends, holidays, and possibly evenings or overnight shifts.

Are you ready to showcase your meat cutting skills and contribute to a team committed to excellence? Apply now and become a key player in our Meat Department!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: 15% off grocery purchases for you and your household.
• Weekly & Premium Pay: Weekly pay, with a $1 premium on Sundays and holidays for part-time staff; time and a half on Sundays and holidays for full-time staff.
• Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning.
• Insurance: Vision and dental options for part-time and full-time associates.
• Support Programs: Paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and LEAPCare coaches for confidential support.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match and ESOP, giving associates ownership in the company.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all backgrounds are valued, fostering a team that strengthens our service to guests and communities.

Location : Address

30 Copeland Ave

Location : City

La Crosse

Location : State/Province

WI

Location : Postal Code

54603