Cheese Counter Associate

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market in New York is looking for a Cheese Counter Associate to provide exceptional guest service and manage cheese displays. You will work in a team-oriented environment, focusing on product quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cheese experience, food safety knowledge, and strong communication skills. Competitive wages and benefits including 401k with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in cheese.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.
• Responsible for product rotation and maintaining displays.
• Cut, wrap, and clean various types of cheeses.

Skills

Guest service

Cheese knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Job description

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 Cheese Department, the Cheese Counter Associate takes pride in having a vast knowledge of our cheese products. 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 upselling, and suggestively selling products to every guest.
• Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, product displays.
• Clean and maintain department equipment (cutting boards, scales, cheese knives, etc.).
• Cut, wrap, and clean various types of cheeses.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards.
• Keep records of temperatures and record inventory of products to determine what needs to be ordered and replenished.
• 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.
• Minimum of 1 year in experience in cheese
• Exceptional guest service
• Must have a general knowledge of cheese and dairy products.
• Some knowledge of tastings and pairings
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a temperature‑controlled environment.
• Basic knife handling skills, this may include the use of a deli slicer.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self‑motivated.
• Be brand ambassador for Citarella.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we 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 or ancestry, 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.