Processed Meat Manager

Festival Foods; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount: 15% off groceries

Weekly Pay & Premium Pay

Two-Week Advanced Scheduling

Vision & Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Festival Foods is seeking a Processed Meat Manager in La Crosse, WI to lead the pre-packaged protein section. You'll oversee stocking, rotation, and merchandising of deli meats and pre-packaged proteins to ensure they are easy to find, fresh, and well-stocked daily.

You will ensure quality and safety, create attractive displays, and guide a team to meet daily goals. Strong communication and safety knowledge are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival reimburses if obtained while employed)
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Must possess great oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and associates.
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
• Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to hazards on store premises.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processed meats area, overseeing stocking, rotation, and merchandising of deli meats and pre-packaged proteins.
• Ensure product quality and freshness by checking dates and packaging to meet safety standards.
• Create appealing displays using store plans, end caps, and product placement.
• Support and guide the team; set clear expectations and help associates grow.
• Step in when needed to assist Meat Department in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Assist guests in finding the best options for lunches, dinners, and grilling weekends.
• Demonstrate guest service, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate pricing with clearly labeled products.
• Maintain a clean workspace, backroom, cases, and sales floor with proper sanitation.
• Meet daily department goals for availability and full displays by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Skills

High School Education/Equiv

WI Certified Food Manager License

Leadership/Coaching

Strong communication

Technology literacy / computer use

Guest & associate relations

Safety knowledge

Safety training application

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Location : Name

La Crosse - Village

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

Job Title: Processed Meat Manager

Reports To: Meat Department Manager

If you’ve worked in food service, fast food, grocery, or retail, you know how fast things move—and how important it is to keep shelves stocked, displays looking sharp, and guests coming back. In this role, you’ll focus on the pre-packaged meat section—think pre-packaged lunch meats, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and more. These grab-and-go favorites are household staples, and you’ll help make sure they’re easy to find, fresh, and well-stocked every day.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

As the pre-packaged protein manager at Festival Foods, you will:

• Lead the processed meats area. You’ll oversee stocking, rotation, and merchandising of guest favorites like sliced deli meats, snack sticks, and pre-packaged proteins.
• Ensure quality and freshness. Check product dates and packaging to meet safety standards and deliver the quality guests expect.
• Create displays. Keep processed meats organized and appealing using store plans, end caps, and designated product placement.
• Support and guide the team. Set clear expectations, reinforce performance standards, and help team members grow.
• Step in when needed. Support Meat Department associates in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Help guests find what they need. Answer questions and recommend the best options for lunches, dinners, and grilling weekends.
• Lead by example: Demonstrate great guest service, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate pricing. Keep product levels where they should be and make sure every item is clearly and correctly labeled.
• Maintain a clean workspace. Support food safety by keeping the backroom, cases, and sales floor neat and sanitized.
• Meet daily department goals. Ensure product availability and full displays by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day.

What You'll Bring:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience
• WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
• Must possess great oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and associates
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies
• Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premise

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for a long period of time; walk the store; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly. Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment
• This position requires the employee have the ability to have full rand of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
• Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment
• This position requires the employee to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis
• Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures

Schedule:

The Processed Meat Manager is a position that is full-time. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits Overview

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.

Address

2500 State Road

City

La Crosse

State

WI

Postal Code

54601