Cheese/Deli Counter Associate

Since 1912, Citarella has been a part of New York. Our name is synonymous with freshness, quality, and value. In a city that offers overwhelming variety, we proudly offer the largest selection of fresh seafood & aged prime meats along with prepared foods and gourmet groceries. While growing, we have maintained our commitment to providing the best quality, value, and service.

Citarella, The Ultimate Gourmet Market, is seeking a Full-time Deli/ Cheese Counter Associates to join our Upper West Side store team. As a member of the Cheese Department, the Cheese Counter Associate will be immersed in a learning department. You will acquire a vast knowledge of cheeses and their origins, which in turn will help you elevate the guest experience. You have an eye for detail, assisting in display items for the department and understanding the importance this department has within the store. This is a hands on role, multi-tasking when necessary (e.g. portioning cheese while answering customer questions). You take initiative, becoming an asset to your department as well as helping out other colleagues when the occasion arises.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Help department to maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service.
• Handles product rotation, facing, restocking, product displays.
• Clean and maintain department equipment (cutting boards, scales, cheese knives, etc.).
• Basic knife handling skills
• Cut, wrap, and clean various types of cheeses.
• Keep records of temperatures and record inventory of products to determine what needs to be ordered and replenished.
• Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Always maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
• Must always be guest focus and forward facing.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year in experience in a grocery store or food related/retail environment.
• Elevated guest service
• General understanding of cheese and dairy products.
• Some knowledge of tastings and pairings is a plus
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Basic knife handling skills, this may include the use of a deli slicer.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)