Job Description

Prep Cook – Full-Time & Part-Time

Location: Halifax

Opening July 2026 – Prep for something fresh!

We’re looking for detail-oriented, dependable Prep Cooks to help set the stage for an exceptional food experience. If you love working with fresh ingredients and take pride in doing things right, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing ingredients for daily service, including chopping, portioning, marinating, fish cutting, and seafood processing
• Assisting with basic cooking tasks and supporting the line during busy service periods
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, including adherence to sanitation requirements
• Operating knives, saws, and other kitchen and processing equipment safely and effectively
• Performing basic equipment maintenance and sharpening knives to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Helping with inventory management and receiving deliveries
• Working closely with chefs and cooks to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Demonstrating strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to food quality and safety
• Showing interest in seafood quality, food safety, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Bringing a positive attitude and a collaborative approach to teamwork

Knife Skills Matter:

This role requires strong knife skills—you’ll be working with fresh seafood and produce daily, and precision, safety, and speed are key.

What We’re Looking For

• Some kitchen experience is great, but we’re happy to train the right person
• Solid knife skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions
• Interest in seafood, sustainability, and local food culture
• A positive attitude and team spirit

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience ($18.25 - $21.25)
• Flexible scheduling (full-time & part-time roles available)
• Staff discounts on market goods and meals
• Tip incentives may apply
• Opportunities to grow into other kitchen roles
• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team environment

Why Join Us?

As a Prep Cook, you’ll play a key role in delivering the quality, service, variety, and value our customers expect. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about community, connection, and fresh food done right.

Ready to prep something amazing? Apply today and let’s build something fresh together!

Hiring for July 2026—interviews beginning soon.

About Monte's Lunch

Located inside the new Fisherman's Market retail store at Richmond Yards, Monte's Lunch is a fresh take on quick-service seafood rooted in authentic East Coast flavour and hospitality. From lobster rolls and chowder to unique seafood offerings, Monte's Lunch is focused on delivering high-quality food, genuine hospitality and an experience that feels distinctly Atlantic Canadian in a approachable, energetic environment.

As part of the Fisherman’s Market family — proudly built on the values of Quality, Service, Variety & Value since 1948 — our team is passionate about creating an experience customers will genuinely remember.

Fisherman’s Market is part of the Mersey Group, a collection of Nova Scotia-based vertically integrated seafood companies with deep roots in the Atlantic Canadian seafood industry.

This is an opportunity to help launch something new, exciting, and distinctly East Coast within one of Halifax’s most anticipated new retail destinations.