Retail Weekend

Weekend Retail & Culinary Associate

Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats

The Role Are you passionate about high-quality food and delivering a memorable customer experience? Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats is looking for a dynamic, reliable team member to join us on the weekends. In this blended role, you will be the welcoming face of our retail service counter while also rolling up your sleeves to support our kitchen operations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in building beautiful retail displays, and enjoy hands‑on culinary prep, we want you on our team!

The Details

• Position:
  Part-Time (Weekends Only)
• Schedule:
  
  Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:30 pm & Sundays 8:00 am – 2:30 pm (Perfect for a set, predictable weekend routine!)
• Compensation:
  Pay based on experience.
• Bonus:
  Required Food Handler Certification is fully paid for by Veno’s.

What You'll Do

Customer Experience & Retail (Front of House)

• Provide exceptional, friendly customer service that consistently exceeds expectations.
• Pack, weigh, price, and confidently recommend premium cuts and specialty items to customers at the display case.
• Organize and maintain the storefront with attractive, fresh retail displays.
• Smoothly manage cash and credit transactions at the register.
• Answer telephone calls with warmth and proper etiquette.
• Jump in to provide lateral coverage for other personnel in the store when necessary.

Culinary Prep & Kitchen (Back of House)

• Follow manager-created prep lists to efficiently plan and execute daily duties.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and measuring seasonings.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, including reducing sauces, parboiling food, and preparing simple dishes like salads and entrees.
• Label, stock, and properly store all ingredients on shelves to keep the kitchen organized and accessible.
• Assist kitchen personnel with additional prep as needed.

Operations & Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and removing trash.
• Strictly comply with all nutrition, sanitation, and applicable health procedures, adhering to safe work practices at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Meat Manager, Store Manager, or Supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training is a major plus!
• Mindset:
  Strong work ethic, trustworthiness, and a genuine passion for teamwork and integrity.
• Customer Focus:
  Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to connect with people.
• Physical Capability:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts, as well as bend, stoop, grasp objects, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability:
  Ready and reliable to work the required weekend shifts.