Deli Kitchen Production Clerk

Festival Foods • Menasha, WI

132d

About The Position

Join our Festival Foods team as a Kitchen Production Clerk! At Festival Foods, we're all about making 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. In this position, you'll ensure product freshness, monitor inventory, and assist in preparing custom meal orders, all while supporting a clean and food safe environment. If you're passionate about food production, quality control, and delivering excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills in a team setting.

Requirements

• Must be, or be willing to become food safe certified with a strong understanding of safety protocols, including knowledge of equipment handling such as slicers, mixers, and ovens.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, fostering a positive and efficient team dynamic to achieve department goals and provide exceptional service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both guests and team members in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
• A keen eye for quality and accuracy in product rotation, inventory management, and following detailed recipes to ensure high standards are met.
• Ability to address guest concerns with tact and professionalism, resolving any issues quickly and efficiently to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and tasks within the kitchen, showing a proactive approach to responsibilities and challenges.
• Understanding of perishable department operations and experience in handling kitchen-made items with the ability to maintain freshness and quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring all daily responsibilities are completed on time while meeting production and quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, memorable experiences by recognizing and reacting to guests' needs and providing excellent service.
• Maintain high standards by inspecting, rotating, and replenishing deli products, ensuring proper temperatures are met for all items on display.
• Take and execute special orders, including preparation and assembly of meal trays and step-by-step dinners, following recipes and tray building procedures.
• Monitor product dates, freshness, and shrinkage, ensuring that all products are dated and initialed appropriately.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness of the department by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing work areas, shelves, and sales floors as needed.
• Maintain food safety logs in accordance with company policies.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• 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.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling for better planning and balance.
• Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support for total well-being including paid parental leave and fitness reimbursement program.
• Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan to support retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers