Meat Counter Associate-Sign-On Bonus

Citarrella Meat Department Position

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.

We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $500 for the Meat Department (must meet all requirements- payments will be distributed during a specified timeline).

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 in the correct uniform
• The associate is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 2075 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.