Packing Department Manager

Packing Department Manager (up to $27/h)

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$24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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.

Our Packing Department Manager is responsible for the supervision, packing, and shipment of wet and/or dry prepared foods to all stores. This role will oversee a team of packers covering all three shifts. Consistency, efficiency and effective communication are key responsibilities that will allow you to succeed. By collaborating with the Executive Chef and overall kitchen team, you ensure all prepared foods packaging meet Citarella’s high quality standards.

• Lead and guide all packing associates, overseeing scheduling, quality, productivity, and workflow
• Effectively communicate with leadership on department goals (daily and weekly) and end of shift reporting
• Ensure all employees are working within the guidelines of the standard operating procedures
• Maintain awareness of all orders and how they need to be prepared
• Spot check expiration dates, weights and labels on containers
• Periodically check all product that is cooling
• Oversee and train the pulling of soup orders, sandwich orders and wet pack orders
• Maintain inventory of all supplies (labels etc.) without overstock
• Maintain proper documentation (productivity/quality sheets/logbook)
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by ensuring entire area is cleaned throughout shifts
• In addition, other duties maybe required as directed by your team lead, supervisor, and/or manager

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement in stressful situations
• Ability to supervise a diverse workforce
• Ability to train current and new employees in department standards and product knowledge
• Full understanding of food safety practices (quality control, rotation, etc.)
• Maintain consistent dating of food items and ingredients.
• Ability to physically perform requirements of position such as: standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 20-75 pounds for extended periods of time.
• The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language enough to performs job functions, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.
• Ability to work within a temperature‑controlled environment.

The described functions are among the essential job functions for this position but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

EOE/M/F/V/D

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Services