Prep. Cook- Back of House

Citarella; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella is hiring a Prep. Cook for Back of House in New York, NY. You will prepare items for hot, cold, and salad bars, ensure quality and freshness, and maintain proper dating and storage throughout service hours.

The role requires at least 1 year in a kitchen or food service, including grill/saute experience, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver excellent customer service. Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a kitchen or food service role (restaurant/catering/hotel experience preferred).
• Prior grill, saute, or related kitchen station experience.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including standing for extended periods, lifting, kneeling, and bending.
• Willingness to learn about Citarella products and adapt to scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for To Go bars including hot/cold bars and salad bars.
• Ensure all products meet Citarella quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food levels and replenish items in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper dating, labeling, rotation, and storage of products.
• Maintain clean and organized work stations and surrounding areas.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and display standards per Citarella policies and food-safety guidelines.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Grill experience

High-volume environment

Customer service

Job description

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Prep. Cook- Back of House

BOH New York, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1535

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

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

To Go Associates are responsible for the preparation and ongoing maintenance of all hot bar, cold bar, and salad bar areas. This includes ensuring that all food items are prepared according to company recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. They must consistently monitor food temperatures, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure freshness and visual appeal throughout service hours.

Role/Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for To Go bars including hot/cold bars, salad bars
• Ensure all products meet Citarella standards of quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation
• Monitor food levels and replenish items in a timely manner
• Ensure proper dating, labeling, rotation, and storage of product
• Maintain clean and organized work stations and surrounding areas
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and display standards in compliance with Citarella policies and food safety handling procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Other reasonably assigned duties as per business need

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working in a kitchen or food service preparation role (restaurant/catering/hotel experience is preferred)
• Prior grill, saute, or related kitchen station experience
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor
• Ability to visually examine products for quality/ freshness and execute product batches per Citarella standards/recipes
• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team
• Effective communication/ interpersonal skills and ability to take direction
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to learn about our products
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift, carry, push and pull weights
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

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.