Poultry Clerk | PT | Saturdays Only

Stoltzfus Meats, Inc.; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoltzfus Meats, Inc. is seeking a Poultry Clerk to support the poultry stand at New Castle Farmers Market. You will prepare, label, and stock poultry products, keep displays appealing, and deliver friendly customer service throughout the day.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, active work, and pride in quality. Training is available; physical requirements include lifting and standing, with safety and sanitation procedures emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is helpful but not required.
• Friendly and dependable with willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Reliable attendance and a positive work attitude.
• Willingness to learn proper food handling, preparation, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and stock poultry products according to department standards
• Keep display cases full, organized, fresh, and visually appealing throughout the day
• Monitor product quality and freshness and follow proper product rotation practices
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service, including assisting customers with product questions and selections
• Maintain clean and organized counters, equipment, prep areas, and workspaces
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company procedures
• Assist with daily department setup, preparation, stocking, and closing responsibilities
• Support inventory awareness by communicating product needs or shortages to department leadership
• Work cooperatively with other poultry team members and departments throughout the market
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both customers and coworkers

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Food safety

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Poultry Clerk supports the daily operation of our poultry stand at the New Castle Farmers Market by preparing fresh products, keeping displays stocked and organized, and providing friendly, helpful service to customers. This is a hands‑on role that is a great fit for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, staying active, and helping create a positive experience for customers.

Experience is helpful, but we are happy to train the right person who is dependable, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and stock poultry products according to department standards
• Keep display cases full, organized, fresh, and visually appealing throughout the day
• Monitor product quality and freshness and follow proper product rotation practices
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service, including assisting customers with product questions and selections
• Maintain clean and organized counters, equipment, prep areas, and workspaces
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company procedures
• Assist with daily department setup, preparation, stocking, and closing responsibilities
• Support inventory awareness by communicating product needs or shortages to department leadership
• Work cooperatively with other poultry team members and departments throughout the market
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both customers and coworkers

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, retail, or food service experience is preferred but not required
• Friendly and dependable with a willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
• Reliable attendance and a positive approach to work
• Willingness to learn proper food handling, preparation, and sanitation procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periodsAbility to work in refrigerated or cooler environments
• Ability to safely use knives and other food preparation equipment after proper training

Schedule

Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm or 12 pm - 8 pm

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.