Retail & Prep Cook (MONDAY-FRIDAY)

Veno's Specialty Foods, LLC; Conway (NH); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Food handler certification paid

Job summary

Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats is seeking a Retail Prep Cook in a unique hybrid role that blends kitchen prep with front-of-house display and guest service. You’ll prepare and portion ingredients, create salads and sandwiches, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

The position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) with competitive pay and a path for growth, including paid Food Handler certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous culinary training or kitchen experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash, chop, and portion ingredients following daily prep lists.
• Execute foundational cooking techniques and assemble salads, sandwiches, and entrees.
• Uphold health and safety standards; wash dishes and sanitize workstations.
• Assist kitchen staff and provide support as needed.
• Greet guests, weigh and price items, and assist with display case merchandising.
• Manage cash and credit transactions at the register; answer phone calls with good etiquette.
• Maintain attractive storefront displays and ensure store operations run smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food handler cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team: Retail Prep Cook (Part-Time)

Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats

Are you a food enthusiast who loves crafting great meals and making people smile? Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Retail Prep Cook to join our team!

In this unique hybrid role, you will be the heartbeat of both our kitchen and our storefront. You will assist in bringing our delicious recipes to life behind the scenes while setting gorgeous retail displays and providing top-tier service to our guests out front. If you have a strong work ethic, a passion for culinary excellence, and a team-first mindset, we want you to grow with us!

The Perks & Details

• The Schedule You Want: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Enjoy flexible daytime hours with no late nights!)


• Competitive Pay: $16.00 -$18.00/hour or higher with your experience.


• Growth & Training: We pay for your Food Handler certification!

What You’ll Do

In the Kitchen:

• Prep with Precision: Follow daily prep lists to wash, chop, and portion ingredients, ensuring everything is organized, labeled, and easily accessible.


• Culinary Creation: Execute foundational cooking techniques (reducing sauces, parboiling) and assemble our signature salads, sandwiches, and entrees.


• Safety & Sanitation: Uphold impeccable health and safety standards by washing dishes, sanitizing workstations, and properly storing all food items.


• Team Support: Jump in to assist fellow kitchen personnel with prep and other culinary duties as needed.

On the Retail Floor:

• Exceptional Service: Greet guests warmly, answer questions, and pack, weigh, price, and recommend display case items with pleasure.


• Merchandising: Design and maintain attractive, fresh, and highly organized storefront retail displays.


• Store Operations: Confidently manage cash and credit transactions at the register and answer phone calls with outstanding etiquette.


• Seamless Teamwork: Provide lateral coverage across the store, stepping up wherever the team needs you most.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous culinary training or kitchen experience is a major plus!


• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs.


• Exceptional Attitude: A trustworthy, integrity-driven professional with a genuine passion for customer service.


• Team Player: Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively with both staff and customers.