What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer 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.
As a member of the Packing team, our team members must take pride in having a vast knowledge of all grocery items we carry. They will deliver exceptional guest service, be responsible for display items for the department, monitor waste, and be a strong team player.
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.
- Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, maintaining display.
- 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 Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with packing, 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.
Locations:
2135 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
424 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
1313 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
IN RETURN, WE OFFER!
Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision / Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!
