Meat Associate

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market in New York City seeks a Meat Associate to prepare and cut meat products, operate grinders and band saws, and maintain a clean, safe work area. You will handle diverse cuts, ensure product quality, and coordinate with the team to stock and present meats in prime condition.

The role requires standing for long periods in cold environments, lifting up to 80 lbs, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of food and beverage products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and stock product in warehouse, understand dating and inventory control.
• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats with knives and powered equipment.
• Prepare and trim all meat cuts using knives, saws, and grinders.
• Operate electric grinder to grind meat.
• Shape and tie roasts for retail sale.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and surrounding areas.
• Follow safety and sanitary procedures at all times.
• Inspect meat for defects and trim excess fat as needed.
• Process primal parts into retail-ready cuts.
• Weigh meats and tag containers with weight and contents.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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.

Role and Responsibilities

The Meat Associate is responsible for preparing, cutting, and maintaining meat products. General knowledge of meat products and prime cuts is necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cutting equipment, grinders, etc.

• Maintain and stock product in warehouse, understanding product dating and inventory control. · Cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinds meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw.
• Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, band saws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
• Prepares and trims all meat cuts, using knives, meat saw, cleaver, and bandsaw, to make roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.
• Tends electric grinder to grind meat.
• Shapes and ties roasts.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation, storage and surrounding areas.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
• Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
• Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.

The described functions are among the essential job functions for this position but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time and extreme cold conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Lifting loads of up to 80 lbs on your own and 200 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of food and beverage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we 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.