Gourmet Line Cook - Multistation Prep & Hot Bar

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking a BOH Associate to support preparation, cooking, and display across our hot bar, salad bar, and related areas. You will follow recipes, maintain quality, and ensure daily cleanliness and health standards.

You will rotate between multiple stations, assist with inventory and receiving, and provide customer service on the floor. A fast-paced, team-driven environment with opportunities across Citarella locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen, prep cook, or line cook experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule Monday to Sunday; work across stations as needed.
• Bilingual Spanish-English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and maintain items for hot bar, salad bar, soups, coffee, and baked goods.
• Open/close Salad Bar, Soup Bar, and Hot Bar according to planograms; restock and rotate items.
• Receive deliveries; organize backstock with proper labels and expiration dates.
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain kitchen tools and equipment; ensure health standards are met.
• Greet and assist customers on the sales floor; support FOH/BOH teams.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Spanish-English bilingual

Job description

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking a BOH Associate to support preparation, cooking, and display across our hot bar, salad bar, and related areas. You will follow recipes, maintain quality, and ensure daily cleanliness and health standards.

You will rotate between multiple stations, assist with inventory and receiving, and provide customer service on the floor. A fast-paced, team-driven environment with opportunities across Citarella locations.