Meat Counter Associate-Sign-On Bonus

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIGN-ON BONUS up to $500

Family-run business atmosphere

Job summary

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking team members for its Meat department. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months experience with meat, a passion for guest service, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes maximizing sales, maintaining product standards, and ensuring adherence to health regulations. The position offers up to $500 sign-on bonus upon meeting specific requirements.

Join us and become part of New York's vibrant food scene!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with meat experience.
• Exceptional guest service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Monitor waste and manage display items.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Guest service

Sales experience

Product knowledge

Merchandising skills

Problem-solving 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 Overview

As a member of the Meat team, our team members must take pride in having a vast knowledge of our meat items. They will deliver exceptional guest service, be responsible for display items for the department, monitor waste, and be a strong team player.

We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $500 for the Meat Department (must meet all requirements- payments will be distributed during a specified timeline).

Responsibilities & Duties

• Help department to maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.
• Ability to increase sales by suggestively selling products to every guest.
• Unload products from truck, break down pallets, take in deliveries, and separate product for sales floor, and cooler.
• Required to ensure all products meet Citarella standards prior to filling displays.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards. Handle chemicals (department cleaning and sanitize solution).
• Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures; throughout all shifts.
• Communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Always maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
• Must always be guest focus and forward facing.
• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with meat experience, guest service and sales experience.
• Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandizing skills.
• Ability to retain product knowledge.
• Ability to act with a sense of urgency and remain productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess problem solving skills.
• Empowered team player willing to assist fellow associates.

Additional Requirements

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and the in the correct uniform
• The associate is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds.
• The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments
• Handling and controlling cleaning supplies
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following Citarella and DOA standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.