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Festival Foods · 1 week ago

Meat Cutter

Appleton

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to exceptional service and community support. They are seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare high-quality meat products, ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, and provide excellent guest service in the Meat Department.

CommunitiesFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Utilize your meat cutting skills to prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming, according to established standards

Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor, ensuring safety and sanitation guidelines are followed, and inventory is effectively managed within the grocery store environment

Apply your extensive knowledge as a butcher, understanding different cuts of meat and cooking techniques to assist guests and ensure the best product offerings

Maintain and meet quality and quantity standards by filling all service and self-service cases, including fresh, frozen, and processed products

Support your teammates and contribute positively to the culture of the Meat Department

Increase sales by focusing on the details and ensuring products are visually appealing to our guests

Reduce shrink by following production lists, accurate trim standards, and minimizing waste

Ensure meat products are properly packaged, labeled, and stored according to company policies and procedures

Assist in training Utility team members in grinding, sausage making, cutting for the service counter, special orders, wrapping, and filling products

Lead by example in maintaining the cleanliness of the department, including the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment

Provide excellent service at the meat counter, offering expert knowledge and attentively assisting guests with their needs

Collect and fulfill special orders and requests in a timely manner

Perform other duties as needed to support the team

Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

Qualification

Meat CuttingButchery LeadershipCulinary KnowledgeProduct KnowledgeCustomer FocusTeam SupportCommunication Skills

Required

Proven experience as a butcher or in meat cutting within a grocery store, retail, or meat production setting

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of perishable foods, particularly meat

Must be over the age of 18

Benefits

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.