About the 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.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, and desserts, following the chef/supervisor's instructions and approved recipes and procedures.
- Accurately weigh and measure ingredients to produce a consistent, high-quality product.
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, and poultry to specification.
- Ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas.
- Train new employees in kitchen procedures and safety practices.
- Maintain an organized and clean workstation and surrounding areas.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines as outlined in the policy manual.
- Inspect and sanitize food preparation and serving areas to ensure sanitary food-handling practices.
- Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature.
- Monitor food freshness and quality, rotating stock and keeping track of old and new ingredients.
- Stir or turn foods to ensure even cooking and proper seasoning according to recipes.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food for presentation.
- Test foods for doneness through tasting, smelling, or using utensils to ensure proper cooking.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables as part of meal preparation.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
- Properly store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Receive, store, and organize food supplies, equipment, and utensils in appropriate storage spaces.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- Knowledge of high-volume cooking, soups, stews, stocks, meats, and poultry.
- Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment - Kettles, tilt skillets, ovens, stoves, & slicers.
- Experience in knife skills, cutting, peeling, dicing, slicing, and chopping a variety of vegetables.
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.
- Team player, able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Effective communication skills in English and Spanish.
Nice-to-haves
- Basic knowledge of Allergens and Non-Allergens.
- Must be able to lift 25-50lbs throughout the shift.
- Must be able to report any other non-inventory issues that may arise.
- Must be able to withstand different temperatures throughout the shift. Hot and cold.
- Arrive at work on time, appropriately groomed, and in the correct uniform.
