Retail Store Associates/Kitchen Prep

Overview:

We're a specialty food retail shop seeking energetic, kitchen-savvy team members who love cooking and sharing culinary knowledge. This role blends hands-on food prep, merchandising, and customer service—perfect for cooks, line cooks, culinary students, or home chefs who want retail experience and a chance to teach customers about great ingredients.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet customers, and offer cooking tips, recipes, and pairing suggestions Recommend ingredients and techniques tailored to customers' needs Accurately process sales using POS and handle cash/card transactions Maintain a clean, organized sales floor, prep area, and back-of-house; restock and merchandise displays Follow recipes and portion guides; help with simple food assembly during demos or events Monitor inventory, track product rotation, and communicate ordering needs Respond to customer inquiries in person, by phone, or email; upsell complementary items and services Stay current on products, seasonal items, and cooking trends

Requirements:

Kitchen experience strongly preferred (line cook, prep cook, culinary school, or regular home chef) Basic knife skills and comfort with food prep and portioning Ability to follow recipes and standard prep procedures accurately Strong customer-service skills and a passion for teaching others about food Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and cleanliness Basic math and POS experience; reliable time management and teamwork Food handler's permit preferred or willingness to obtain

What We Offer:

Competitive pay with opportunities for raises based on skill and performance Ongoing training and product education A hands-on workplace where you can build culinary and retail skills Employee discounts and potential for flexible schedulingHow to

Apply:

Send your resume and a brief note about your kitchen experience to info@cutvail.com (or apply in person at Cut Meat and Seafood in Edwards or Eagle). Include "Culinary Retail Associate" in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer — job description subject to change based on business needs.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance

Work Location:

In person