Meat Clerk

Festival Foods; Fort Atkinson, Boston (WI, MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established grocery store, where your role as a Meat Clerk will be vital in providing exceptional service and maintaining stock levels. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning. You'll engage with customers, ensuring their needs are met while adhering to high-quality and safety standards. Enjoy benefits like discounts, flexible scheduling, and a supportive workplace culture focused on community and employee well-being. Embrace the chance to contribute to a family-owned business dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

15% off groceries

Weekly pay

Insurance options

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in locating items and fulfilling orders.
• Maintain high-quality standards and proper inventory levels.
• Follow food safety procedures diligently.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Slicers

Trash compactors

Balers

Job description

Location: Fort Atkinson

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 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 treatment, and extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title: Meat Clerk

Reports To: Meat Manager

Must be available until 9 PM and on weekends.

The Meat Clerk maintains stock levels within the Meat Department by replenishing products as needed. Provides exceptional service to guests both at the service counter and on the sales floor, embodying the boomerang theory of service.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist guests in locating items on or off the sales floor
• Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and special requests
• Provide excellent guest service by answering department calls professionally and engaging with guests on the sales floor
• Support team members and contribute positively to the Meat Department culture
• Address guest concerns and resolve issues using the boomerang principle
• Ensure high-quality standards by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing meat products
• Maintain proper inventory levels for supplies like containers, wraps, and tags
• Follow food safety procedures diligently and keep logs
• Meet quality standards, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm
• Maintain regular and timely attendance, providing notice for absences
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful performance requires the ability to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily. The listed requirements reflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Effective tactful communication with customers and staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to handle a diverse team in a high-pressure environment
• Understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies
• Ability to recognize and react to safety hazards; knowledge of equipment like slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactors, and balers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Stand, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Full upper body mobility
• Lifting up to 80 pounds occasionally
• Exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers, coolers, kitchens, and sales floors
• Repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

WORK SCHEDULE

The Meat Clerk position can be part-time or full-time, with shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: 15% off groceries for you and your household
• Weekly & Premium Pay: Weekly pay for hourly associates; $1 premium per hour on Sundays and holidays for part-time; time and a half on Sundays and holidays for full-time
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning
• Insurance: Vision and two dental options for part-time and full-time associates
• Support Programs: Paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match and ESOP, offering ownership and growth sharing in the company

Festival Foods is committed to an inclusive environment, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity to better serve our guests and communities.

Address

328 Washington Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538