Company description

Since 1912, Citarella has been a part of New York. Our name is synonymous with freshness, quality and value. We have evolved from a small, neighborhood market to a top food destination in New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. As one of New York City's most celebrated fine food stores, Citarella offers carefully selected gourmet products from our specialty line of products that New Yorkers have consistently enjoyed.

In an exciting time of growth and expansion we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our vibrant team!

Job description

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’s Commissary Kitchen in Hunts Point, Bronx is seeking a CHEF DE PARTIE join our culinary team! This role will integrate into the pastry team by assuming responsibility for the cookie area of the pastry department, and ensuring that production and item lists are delegated, completed and assigned according to volume and time requirements.

 

Job Qualifications:

• Pastry degree preferred
• Minimum 3- 4 years’ experience in a high quality / volume production environment
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a pastry leadership role preferred
• Total understanding of proper pastry methods, techniques and standards
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at once while working independently
• Ability to lead a team independently
• Well versed in pastry kitchen sanitation procedures and food handling certified preferred
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures within the kitchen, refrigerator and freezer environments
• Able to mathematically adjust recipes; able to read, create, interpret and follow written recipes with precision.
• Ability to push, pull, lift heavy items more than 50 pounds when needed. Ability to visually inspect, taste and smell product to ensure freshness and quality
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates/management, clients and vendors when necessary
• Able to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

 

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental /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)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline