Fish Cutter - Overnight

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Résumé du poste

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking a Fish Associate for our Bronx Distribution Center. You will gut, clean, cut, and prepare fresh seafood to Citarella quality standards, demonstrating strong knife skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year hands-on seafood processing experience, the ability to work in refrigerated conditions, and a team-focused, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience handling, gutting, cleaning, and cutting fresh fish or seafood.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper fish preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain product freshness.

Responsabilités

• Gut, clean, cut, trim, and prepare fresh fish according to Citarella standards.
• Handle and prepare various types of fresh fish and seafood.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe handling of fish-cutting equipment.
• Ensure all seafood products meet Citarella standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inspecting seafood products for quality and freshness.
• Properly store, organize, rotate, and maintain seafood inventory.
• Follow proper food handling, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Adhere to all 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.

Connaissances

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Cold environment work

Outils

Seafood cutting equipment

Description du poste

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.

600 Food Center Drive, Bronx, NY 10474

Shift: 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Role Overview

As a member of the Fish Department at our Bronx Distribution Center, the Fish Associate is responsible for handling, gutting, cleaning, cutting, and preparing fresh seafood according to Citarella's quality and food safety standards. Team members must demonstrate 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 our seafood products.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Gut, clean, cut, trim, and prepare fresh fish according to Citarella standards.
• Handle and prepare various types of fresh fish and seafood.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe handling of fish-cutting equipment.
• Ensure all seafood products meet Citarella standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inspecting seafood products for quality and freshness.
• Properly store, organize, rotate, and maintain seafood inventory.
• Follow proper food handling, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Adhere to all 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.
• Minimum of 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 required3:00 AM – 12:00 PM shift, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Additional Requirements

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform.
• 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.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.

Location & Schedule

600 Food Center Drive

Bronx, NY 10474

Shift: 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive wages, Medical/Dental/Vision, company-sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

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 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.