Packer

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; Town of East Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Employee discounts

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A premium gourmet market in East Hampton is seeking a Packer who will assist in maximizing sales by providing exceptional guest service and handling product deliveries. This entry-level, full-time role requires 6 months to a year of experience in packing and sales, along with problem-solving skills. Competitive wages and benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan, are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year in packing, guest service, and sales experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Manual dexterity and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Help department maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.
• Unload products from truck, break down pallets, and take in deliveries.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOA, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Exceptional guest service

Organization

Merchandising skills

Product knowledge retention

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Job description

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Pay Range

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

About Citarella

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, 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.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Help department maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.
• 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.
• Ensure all products meet Citarella standards prior to filling displays.
• Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, and maintaining display.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOA, and OSHA standards. Handle chemicals (department cleaning and sanitary 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.
• Be guest focused and forward facing.
• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with packing, guest service, and sales experience.
• Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandising skills.
• Ability to retain product knowledge.
• Act with a sense of urgency and remain productive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess problem‑solving skills.
• Empowered team player willing to assist fellow associates.

Additional Requirements

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and in the correct uniform.
• Occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, visual skills, and 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.

Benefits

Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance benefits, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Equality & Diversity

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

EOE/M/F/V/D

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services

Location

East Hampton, NY