Fish Cutter - Overnight

a750c848-dfaa-4949-ab79-7fe83e677e70•New York, NY

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Fish Department at Citarella’s Bronx Distribution Center, the Fish Associate handles, guts, cleans, cuts, and prepares fresh seafood according to Citarella’s quality and food safety standards. The role requires strong knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the freshness, quality, and presentation of seafood products. The position is based at the Citarella Distribution Center, 600 Food Center Drive, Bronx, NY 10474. The scheduled shift is 3:00 AM–12:00 PM, including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The work takes place in refrigerated, temperature-controlled, cold, and wet environments and involves extended standing and repetitive preparation tasks.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience handling, gutting, cleaning, and cutting fresh fish or seafood.
Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper fish preparation techniques.
Familiarity with seafood products, freshness standards, and safe food handling practices.
Ability to work efficiently and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistent product quality.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in refrigerated and temperature-controlled environments.
Ability to work the 3:00 AM–12:00 PM shift, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive cutting and preparation tasks.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull products and supplies as required.
Manual dexterity and ability to safely operate knives and seafood preparation equipment.
Ability to work in cold and wet environments.

Responsibilities

Gut, clean, cut, trim, and prepare fresh fish according to Citarella standards.
Handle and prepare various types of fresh fish and seafood.
Use proper knife skills and safely handle fish-cutting equipment.
Ensure seafood products meet standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.
Assist with receiving deliveries and inspecting seafood for quality and freshness.
Store, organize, rotate, and maintain seafood inventory.
Follow food handling, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, and surrounding areas.
Adhere to applicable DOH, DOA, and OSHA standards.
Properly handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions.
Communicate effectively with team members and management.
Maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Report to work on time, neatly groomed, and in the correct uniform.
Follow safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Perform other duties as business needs change.