Gourmet Line Cook & Prep Specialist

CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella is seeking dependable prep cooks and line cooks for our Bronx Distribution Center. You will help prepare and cook chef-prepared foods, ensuring freshness, flavor, and safety across production lines.

We value hands-on kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes in a fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on quality and reliability in New York's vibrant food scene.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in a professional kitchen or similar setting.
• Basic to intermediate knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing).
• Familiarity with food preparation techniques and equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food quality standards.
• Understanding of proper food handling, sanitation and safety rules.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meats, seafood, vegetables per recipes and schedules.
• Perform daily prep tasks: wash, peel, slice, dice, portion ingredients.
• Support multiple kitchen stations to back production.
• Execute techniques such as sauté, grill, roast, boil, simmer.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistent flavor and portions.
• Assist with large-batch cooking to meet demand across locations.
• Monitor temps and quality to meet safety standards.
• Label, date, store and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with chefs and team to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Kitchen teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Food Handler's Certification (plus)

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Citarella is seeking dependable prep cooks and line cooks for our Bronx Distribution Center. You will help prepare and cook chef-prepared foods, ensuring freshness, flavor, and safety across production lines.

We value hands-on kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes in a fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on quality and reliability in New York's vibrant food scene.