Gourmet Prepared Foods Counter Specialist

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking Prepared Foods Counter Associates to join our Greenwich store teams for full-time positions to work behind our various food counters (including prepared foods, cheese, deli, pastry/bread, etc). Counter Associates are responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all guests, learning our products, promoting sales, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the department.

Prior food knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn about our products.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift, carry, push and pull weights.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and fulfill customer requests
• Serve and assist customers, explain products, flavor, taste and preparation
• Maintain and replenish product in displays
• Ensure proper dating of product and inventory control
• Maintain clean and organized work station, counter displays and cases, and surrounding areas
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and display standards in compliance with Citarella policies and food safety handling procedures.
• Other reasonably assigned duties as per business need

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Job description

Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking Prepared Foods Counter Associates to join our Greenwich store teams for full-time positions to work behind our various food counters (including prepared foods, cheese, deli, pastry/bread, etc). Counter Associates are responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all guests, learning our products, promoting sales, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the department.

Prior food knowledge is a plus.