Job Description

Stoltzfus Meats is looking for a dependable and hardworking Farmhouse Kitchen Team Member to help prepare, package, and support the production of our fresh prepared foods.

This is a hands-on position that includes a mix of basic cooking, food preparation, packaging, labeling, and general kitchen support. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying busy, working with food, and being part of a team.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful, but we are happy to train someone who has a strong work ethic, pays attention to detail, and is willing to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic cooking and food preparation tasks according to recipes and instructions
• Prepare ingredients and products for daily production
• Portion, assemble, and package prepared food items
• Label, date, and organize finished products for storage or distribution
• Assist with weighing and measuring ingredients as needed
• Help prepare orders for retail, wholesale, and distribution needs
• Monitor products for quality, freshness, and appearance
• Follow proper product rotation and FIFO practices
• Keep work areas, utensils, equipment, and surfaces clean and organized
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, GMP, and workplace safety procedures
• Assist with stocking ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies
• Support cooks, production employees, and kitchen leadership with daily production needs
• Help with cleaning and end-of-shift responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with other team members to keep production running smoothly

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, food preparation, production, or packaging experience is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn basic cooking and food production procedures
• Dependable and able to follow instructions
• Strong attention to cleanliness, quality, and food safety
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive food preparation, packaging, and production tasks
• Ability to work in kitchen and food production environments with varying temperatures
• Ability to safely work around kitchen and food production equipment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stoltzfus Meats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.