Meat Counter Associate

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. 

A family-run business, we're driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene

Role Overview:

As a member of the
Meat team
, our team members must take pride in having a vast knowledge of our meat items. They will deliver exceptional guest service, be responsible for display items for the department, monitor waste, and be a strong team player.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Help department to maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.

• Ability to increase sales by suggestively selling products to every guest.

• Unload products from truck, break down pallets, take in deliveries, and separate product for sales floor, and cooler.

• Required to ensure all products meet Citarella standards prior to filling displays.

• Basic knife skills.

• Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, maintaining display.

• Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards. Handle chemicals (department cleaning and sanitize solution).

• Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures; throughout all shifts.

• Communicate effectively with peers and management.

• Always maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

• Must always be guest focus and forward facing.

• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with meat experience, guest service and sales experience.

• Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandizing skills.

• Ability to retain product knowledge.

• Ability to act with a sense of urgency and remain productive in a fast-paced environment.

• Must possess problem solving skills.

• Empowered team player willing to assist fellow associates.

Additional Requirements:

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and the in the correct uniform

• The associate is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds.

• The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures

• Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments

• Handling and controlling cleaning supplies

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following Citarella and DOA standards

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

• Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.