Fresh Produce Associate | Part-time
Stoltzfus Meats•Intercourse, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
