Deli Clerk I

Festival Foods; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Festival Foods in Fond du Lac, WI is hiring a Part-Time Deli Clerk to join our fast-paced grocery team. You’ll perform food preparation, assist guests, and ensure high deli standards in a community-focused environment.

The position offers a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and excellent guest service, with weekly pay, benefits for eligible staff, and opportunities to learn about fresh food operations.

Qualifications

• Customer focus: ability to deal tactfully with guests and staff.
• Communication skills: clear oral and written communication.
• Problem-solving: resolve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Safety awareness: follow safety policies and proper training on equipment.
• Food knowledge: understanding of perishable dept operations and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and assist guests.
• Help guests locate items and answer calls.
• Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders.
• Address guest concerns using the boomerang principle.
• Inspect and rotate deli products to maintain quality.
• Maintain deli inventory and safety logs.
• Lead food safety and adhere to standards.
• Ensure quality and quantity goals by deadlines.
• Attend schedule commitments and arrange replacements.
• Support the team with other duties.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Food knowledge

Job description

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.

JOIN THE FESTIVAL FOODS TEAM AS A PART‑TIME DELI CLERK!

Job Title Deli Clerk (Part Time)

Reports To Deli Manager

Are you passionate about food service and enjoy providing customers (we call them guests!) with delicious meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? We are seeking a Deli Clerk to join our team in our retail grocery store environment, where you'll play a crucial role in food preparation and guest service.

At Festival Foods, we’re all about making mealtime easier and more enjoyable for our guests. Whether they're grabbing a quick lunch, a side dish, a fast food option for dinner, or feeding a crowd, our deli has them covered.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide Helpful Service Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.
• Guest Assistance Help guests locate items on or off the sales floor and professionally answer the Deli Department telephone.
• Order Fulfillment Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and special requests with attention to detail and quality.
• Customer Service Address guest concerns and resolve issues promptly using the boomerang principle to ensure a positive experience.
• Quality Control Inspect, rotate, maintain proper temperatures, and replenish all deli products on display to ensure high standards.
• Inventory Management Maintain proper inventory levels in the deli storage, including containers, lids, spoons, tags, and more.
• Food Safety Lead by example in maintaining food safety logs and adhering to all safety standards.
• Efficiency Ensure all quality standards, including quantity expectations, are met by 10 am and 5 pm daily.
• 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 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be successful in the Deli Clerk role, you should have

• Customer Focus Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
• Communication Skills Good oral and written communication skills.
• Effective Problem‑Solving Ability to quickly assess and resolve issues in a dynamic and stressful work environment, while supporting team members.
• Safety Awareness Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper training on slicers, lifting techniques, trash compactors, and balers.
• Food Knowledge Knowledge of the retail food business, perishable department operations, and merchandising skills, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Full range of upper body motion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

SCHEDULE

The Deli Clerk is a position with a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

WHY JOIN US?

By joining our deli team, you will become part of a community that values quality, collaboration, and exceptional food service in a fast‑paced environment, with restaurant‑like cooking quality. We offer weekly pay, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment.

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.

1125 East Johnson St

Fond Du Lac

WI

54935