Line Cook — High-Volume Culinary Production

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella is seeking dependable Prep Cooks and Line Cooks to join our culinary production team at the Bronx Distribution Center. You will help prepare and cook chef-prepared foods distributed to Citarella's retail locations while upholding our high standards for freshness, flavor, and safety.

Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for producing quality foods. We offer opportunities for different levels of culinary experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in a professional kitchen or similar food production environment.
• Basic to intermediate knife skills.
• Familiarity with food preparation techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and established food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culinary team.
• Experience as Prep Cook/Line Cook/Production Cook is a plus.
• Sautéing, grilling, roasting experience is a plus.
• Batch cooking and portion control experience is a plus.
• Food Handler's Certification is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other products according to recipes and schedules.
• Perform daily prep tasks: washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, trimming, portioning ingredients.
• Work across stations to support culinary production.
• Execute techniques such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, boiling, and simmering as assigned.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistent flavor, quality, and portions.
• Assist with large-batch cooking to meet production demands.
• Monitor temperatures and cooking times to meet safety standards.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations and equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns.
• Collaborate with chefs and team to maintain efficient production.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Citarella is seeking dependable Prep Cooks and Line Cooks to join our culinary production team at the Bronx Distribution Center. You will help prepare and cook chef-prepared foods distributed to Citarella's retail locations while upholding our high standards for freshness, flavor, and safety.

Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for producing quality foods. We offer opportunities for different levels of culinary experience in a fast-paced