Deli Kitchen Production Clerk

UNAVAILABLE; La Crosse, Mapleton (WI, ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Kitchen Production Clerk, where you'll play a crucial role in creating delightful dining experiences. This position focuses on ensuring product freshness, maintaining high food quality standards, and delivering exceptional service. Ideal candidates will possess a food safety certification and a team-oriented attitude, along with strong communication skills. With a commitment to quality and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about food production and customer service. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and a variety of benefits that make work-life balance a priority.

Benefits

15% off groceries

Weekly Pay

Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Must be or willing to become food safe certified.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences by recognizing guests’ needs.
• Maintain high standards by inspecting and replenishing deli products.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Team-Oriented Attitude

Flexibility and Adaptability

Knowledge of Food Production

Time Management

Job description

Location : Name

La Crosse - Village

Position Type

Part-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 at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – including our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join our Festival Foods team as a Kitchen Production Clerk!

Job Title: Kitchen Production Clerk - AM

Reports to: Deli Department Manager

At Festival Foods, we aim to make mealtime easier and more enjoyable for our guests. Whether they're grabbing a quick lunch, a side dish, or feeding a crowd, our deli has them covered.

As a Kitchen Production Clerk, you will play a key role in creating outstanding guest experiences while maintaining high food quality standards. Your responsibilities include ensuring product freshness, monitoring inventory, assisting in preparing custom meal orders, and supporting a clean and food-safe environment. If you're passionate about food production, quality control, and delivering excellent service, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a team setting.

External Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver Outstanding Guest Experiences: Create engaging, memorable experiences by recognizing and reacting to guests’ needs and providing excellent service.
• Ensure Quality Control: Maintain high standards by inspecting, rotating, and replenishing deli products, ensuring proper temperatures are met for all items on display.
• Fulfill Guest Orders: Take and execute special orders, including preparation and assembly of meal trays and step-by-step dinners, following recipes and tray building procedures.
• Maintain Freshness and Accuracy: Monitor product dates, freshness, and shrinkage, ensuring all products are dated and initialed appropriately.
• Support Cleanliness and Safety: Contribute to overall cleanliness by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing work areas, shelves, and sales floors as needed. Maintain food safety logs per company policies.
• Honor Commitments: Maintain regular, timely attendance and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Support the Team: Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Ideal candidates should have:

• Food Safety Certification: Must be or willing to become food safe certified; understanding of safety protocols and equipment handling such as slicers, mixers, and ovens.
• Team-Oriented Attitude: Ability to work cooperatively, fostering a positive team environment to achieve goals and provide exceptional service.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with guests and team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for quality and accuracy in product rotation, inventory, and following recipes.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address guest concerns tactfully and efficiently.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing needs and responsibilities within the kitchen.
• Knowledge of Food Production: Understanding of perishable department operations and handling kitchen-made items to maintain freshness and quality.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet production and quality goals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands include standing for long periods, bending, stooping, kneeling, full upper body motion, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Work Schedule:

The schedule varies and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: 15% off groceries for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Paid weekly; additional pay on Sundays and holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Available for part-time and full-time associates.
• Support: Paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering ownership in the company.

Festival Foods is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all and fostering a respectful environment.

Location : Address

2500 State Road

Location : City

La Crosse

Location : State/Province

WI

Location : Postal Code

54601