Meat Associate

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cuts, and maintains meat products.
• General knowledge of meat products and prime cuts is necessary for this position.
• Understanding of cutting equipment, grinders, etc.
• Maintain and stock product in warehouse, understanding product dating and inventory control.
• Cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinds meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw.
• Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, band saws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
• Prepares and trims all meat cuts, using knives, meat saw, cleaver, and bandsaw, to make roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.
• Tends electric grinder to grind meat.
• Shapes and ties roasts.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation, storage and surrounding areas.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
• Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
• Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time and extreme cold conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Lifting loads of up to 80 lbs on your own and 200 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of food and beverage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.