Meat Cutter & Prep Specialist

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

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.