Meat Cutter

Location

Green Bay East - Steffens Court

Full-Time

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate 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 – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Job Title: Meat Cutter

Reports To: Meat Manager

Are you an experienced butcher or meat cutter with a passion for meat and seafood and delivering exceptional guest service? Do you thrive in a grocery store environment, where your craftsmanship can truly shine? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our Meat Department as a Meat Cutter.

Our Meat Department is central to providing high-quality, fresh meat products to our guests, helping them create memorable meals for any occasion. As a Meat Cutter, you will play a vital role in ensuring our meat offerings are prepared to perfection and meet the highest standards of quality.

What You'll Do
:

• Expert Meat Cutting
  :
  Prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming, according to established standards.
• Butchery Leadership
  :
  Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor, ensuring safety and sanitation guidelines are followed, and inventory is effectively managed within the store.
• Culinary Knowledge
  :
  Apply knowledge of different cuts of meat and cooking techniques to assist guests and ensure the best product offerings.
• Quality and Quantity Standards
  :
  Maintain and meet quality and quantity standards by filling all service and self-service cases (fresh, frozen, and processed).
• Team Support
  :
  Support teammates and contribute positively to the Meat Department culture.
• Drive Sales
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  Increase sales by focusing on details and ensuring products are visually appealing.
• Minimize Waste
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  Reduce shrink by following production lists, accurate trim standards, and minimizing waste.
• Product Management
  :
  Ensure meat products are properly packaged, labeled, and stored according to policies and procedures.
• Training
  :
  Assist in training Utility team members in grinding, sausage making, service-counter cutting, special orders, wrapping, and filling products.
• Cleanliness and Safety
  :
  Maintain cleanliness of the department and the equipment, lead by example.
• Guest Services
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  Provide excellent service at the meat counter and assist guests with their needs.
• Special Orders
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  Collect and fulfill special orders in a timely manner.
• Teamwork
  :
  Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
• Honor Commitments
  :
  Regular, timely attendance and adequate notice to arrange replacements for occasional absences.

What We're Looking For
:
To succeed as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter, you should have:

• Experience
  :
  Proven experience as a butcher or in meat cutting within grocery, retail, or meat production settings.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with guests and staff.
• Communication Skills
  :
  Good oral and written communication.
• Product Knowledge
  :
  Knowledge of perishable foods, particularly meat.
• Age Requirement
  :
  Must be over 18.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
:

• Stand for long periods; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Lifting up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures

Work Schedule
:
This position can be part-time or full-time. Schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with some evenings or overnight flexibility.

Are you ready to showcase your meat cutting skills and contribute to a team committed to excellence in a grocery store environment?

Apply now and become a key player in our Meat Department!

• Associate Discount: 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part-time store associates may receive 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: Schedules are set two weeks in advance for planning and flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Vision and two dental options available for part-time and full-time associates.
• Support: Parental leave, fitness reimbursement, EAP, and LEAPCare coaching for well-being and support.
• Save for Your Future: 401(k) and ESOP with company match and ownership opportunities. Festival Foods provides an inclusive, respectful workplace and equal employment opportunities for all.

2534 Steffens Court

Green Bay

WI

54311