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Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market

Receiving team (Packers & Produce) up to $20/h

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market .

Pay Range $18.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Job Description Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera, 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, handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part the fabric of the New York food scene.

Responsibilities & Duties

Help department maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.

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.

Ensure all products meet Citarella standards prior to filling displays.

Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, and 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.

Maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

Focus on guests and forward facing.

Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with packing, produce, guest service, and sales experience.

Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandising skills.

Ability to retain product knowledge.

Sense of urgency and productivity in a fast‑paced environment.

Problem‑solving skills.

Team player willing to assist fellow associates.

Additional Requirements

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

Occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds.

Manual dexterity, visual skills, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Work within temperature‑controlled environments.

Handle and control cleaning supplies.

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

Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.

Benefits Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance benefits, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, 401k retirement savings plan with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Services

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