Since 1912, Citarella has been a part of New York. Our name is synonymous with freshness, quality and value. We have evolved from a small, neighborhood market to a top food destination in New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. As one of New York City's most celebrated fine food stores, Citarella offers carefully selected gourmet products from our specialty line of products that New Yorkers have consistently enjoyed.

In an exciting time of growth and expansion we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our vibrant team!

In a city that offers overwhelming variety, we proudly offer the largest selection of fresh seafood & aged prime meats along with prepared foods and gourmet groceries. While growing, we have maintained our commitment to providing the best quality, value and service.

Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking Prep Cooks to join our growing team! We are seeking individuals whose interest and passion for cooking is as unparalleled as our commitment to superb customer service and quality food. 

Job Summary

Our commissary kitchen Prep Cooks are responsible for prepping food items for high volume commissary production. This includes but is not limited to washing, peeling, slicing vegetables and other items prepared in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience working in a high volume kitchen or food service preparation role (restaurant/catering/hotel experience is preferred)
• Ability to visually examine products for quality/ freshness and execute large batch prep work
• Strong knife skills and food handling experience
• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking for extended periods of time; working in refrigerated work areas as needed; kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling loads of up to 50 pounds

Overview of Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality and safety of all food supply
• Wash, slice, peel, measure and mix, and prepare food items based on guidelines and recipe standards
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment in safe manner
• Weigh and portion product to meet recipe standards
• Store, label, and date items according to proper policies
• Stock, rotate products and follow FIFO procedures
• Clean and sanitize all work stations and equipment
• Adhere to all health, safety, sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Other reasonably assigned duties/tasks as per business need

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental /Vision, life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)