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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.

As a Fish Cutter, your seafood experience plays a vital role in supporting the Seafood Team’s daily and weekly responsibilities. This position will have a solid understanding of proper fish butchering and seafood in a high volume, revenue driving department. You possess the skills to work smart thanks to your advance knife skills, to work clean, to minimize waste, and whenever needed, to lend your support to the Seafood Associates. And just as important, you seek to constantly improve your butchering skills, knowledge of seasonal seafood products and overall Fish Department operations.

HOURLY PAY RANGE: $22-$26 DOE

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Monitor quality, freshness, and safeguard proper product rotation.
• Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices/picklists, ensure product is meets/exceeds Citarella standards.
• Advanced knife skills: (i.e. cleaning, gutting, scaling, trimming, boning, shucking, shelling).
• Prepare, package, portion, clean, shuck special customer requests/orders.
• Maintain department inventory levels.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and safeguard proper product rotation.
• Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (assisting with seafood display, lobster tank, cooler, and work areas etc.)
• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years high volume fishmonger or industry equivalent experience.
• Flexible schedule including opening or closing shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-75 pounds.
• Vast knowledge of various fish butchering and knife skills; quality control.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

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!

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)