What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Administrator position at 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 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 Kitchen Administrator will be a key part of the daily production operations. This role will integrate into the kitchen team by assuming responsibility for the overall operations of the kitchen including, but not limited to, production and packing deadlines, kitchen inventory, store order fulfillment, sanitation standards, scheduling, and payroll.
- Daily check in with leadership regarding any priority production needs.
- Oversee weekly inventory organization and ordering to par level requirements.
- Pick items needed for production and remove from inventory systematically.
- Receiving orders, checking for accuracy and report shorts to grocery department.
- Place next day and same day orders by designated deadlines.
- Support daily dairy item expiration date checks and F.I.F.O rotation.
- Oversee the main freezer and cooler weekly cleans and periodic deep cleans.
- Complete plate entry for Inventory Control, Warehouse Director, and Reporting department.
- Assist with produce delivery and check for quality before placing in inventory.
- Maintain workstation up to company standards.
- Oversee daily timecard maintenance and weekly approvals.
- Intake staff call outs and lateness from employees and communicate to management.
- Report all discovered issues immediately to management.
Important Disclaimer Notice:
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 Preferred Skills
- Strong experience with Microsoft Suite
- Experience with inventory control systems (Sage X3 is a plus)
- Basic warehouse machinery skills (i.e. forklift and power jacks certified)
- Basic understanding of food safety practices and DOA standards
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Location: 600 Food Center Dr, Bronx, NY 10474
Shift: 3pm-12am
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.
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