Fresh Juice Production Associate About Citarella Led by owner Joe Gurrera and his commitment to exceptional quality, Citarella has grown from a respected New York City fish market into a premier gourmet food destination, with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. As a family-run business, we're passionate about great food and delivering an outstanding guest experience. From premium seafood and prime dry-aged beef to chef-prepared specialties, handcrafted pastries, and international cheeses, we take pride in offering the very best. Join our team and become part of New York's vibrant food scene. Role Overview Citarella is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Fresh Juice Production Associate to join our food production team. In this role, you'll prepare fresh fruit and vegetable juices using established recipes while maintaining high standards for quality, freshness, consistency, and food safety. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing quality products, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh fruit and vegetable juices according to established recipes and daily production schedules.
- Wash, inspect, cut, and prepare ingredients while maintaining quality and freshness standards.
- Operate juicing, blending, mixing, and other commercial production equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor processing conditions, including temperatures and equipment settings, to ensure consistent product quality.
- Inspect finished products for appearance, flavor, and consistency, reporting quality concerns to management.
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and applicable HACCP procedures to maintain product safety.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain production equipment, utensils, and workstations.
- Accurately measure ingredients, follow production instructions, and minimize product waste.
- Assist with testing new juice recipes and seasonal products as directed.
- Communicate equipment issues, ingredient shortages, or production concerns promptly.
- Support daily production goals and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in food preparation, beverage production, commercial kitchens, or a similar environment preferred.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, measure ingredients accurately, and maintain product consistency.
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, or willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
- Basic communication and math skills needed to follow production instructions.
- Food Handler Certification preferred.
Physical & Scheduling Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive preparation and production tasks.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and temperature-controlled production areas.
- Ability to safely operate commercial juicing and food preparation equipment.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on production needs.
Benefits
Citarella offers competitive wages and a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and retirement savings options, subject to eligibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Citarella is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.