Fresh Produce Associate | Part-time

Stoltzfus Meats, Inc.; Intercourse (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoltzfus Meats, Inc. is seeking a Fresh Produce Associate to prepare, package, merchandise, and maintain fresh fruits and vegetables for retail and catering operations.

This role also supports restaurant and catering services by preparing fresh-cut produce, fruit trays, and specialty orders while upholding high standards of quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation or retail, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation, grocery, produce, or retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and quality control practices.
• Ability to safely operate knives and standard food preparation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, product quality, and consistency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a production team.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, and commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, trim, cut, package, and label fresh fruits and vegetables according to standards.
• Assemble attractive fruit trays, vegetable trays, and specialty orders that meet specifications.
• Support restaurant and catering operations by preparing fresh produce accurately and on schedule.
• Inspect produce for freshness, quality and appearance before preparation, packaging, or display.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO practices to maximize freshness, minimize waste, and maintain product
• Receive, inspect, stock, and replenish fresh produce to ensure consistent product availability
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked displays with accurate pricing and product identification.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures during daily production activities.
• Clean and sanitize preparation areas, utensils, equipment, and work surfaces throughout shift.
• Communicate inventory counts, product ordering needs, and shortages to the supervisor.
• Support additional activities and special projects as business demands and staffing needs require.
• Perform other duties while contributing to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment.

Skills

Food safety

Detail orientation

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Knife handling

Job description

The Fresh Produce Associate is responsible for preparing, packaging, merchandising, and maintaining fresh fruits and vegetables for retail sale while supporting restaurant and catering operations. This position prepares fresh-cut produce, fruit trays, vegetable trays, and specialty orders while ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, sanitation, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, trim, cut, package, and label fresh fruits and vegetables according to standards.
• Assemble attractive fruit trays, vegetable trays, and specialty orders that meet specifications.
• Support restaurant and catering operations by preparing fresh produce accurately and on schedule.
• Inspect produce for freshness, quality and appearance before preparation, packaging, or display.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO practices to maximize freshness, minimize waste, and maintain product
• Receive, inspect, stock, and replenish fresh produce to ensure consistent product availability
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked displays with accurate pricing and product identification.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures during daily production activities.
• Clean and sanitize preparation areas, utensils, equipment, and work surfaces throughout shift.
• Communicate inventory counts, product ordering needs, and shortages to the supervisor.
• Support additional activities and special projects as business demands and staffing needs require.
• Perform other duties while contributing to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation, grocery, produce, or retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and quality control practices.
• Ability to safely operate knives and standard food preparation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, product quality, and consistency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a production team.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, and commitment to excellent customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday in retail and production environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work comfortably in refrigerated preparation and food production areas.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive food preparation activities safely.
• Ability to safely use knives, cutting equipment, and food preparation tools throughout the shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stoltzfus Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.