Packing Department Manager (up to $27)

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Pay Range

$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.

Responsibilities

• 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 overstocking
• Maintain proper documentation (productivity/quality sheets/logbook)
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by ensuring the entire area is cleaned throughout shifts
• In addition, other duties may be required as directed by your team lead, supervisor, and/or manager

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment 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.)
• Ability to consistently date food items and ingredients
• Physical ability to stand, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity, visual skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to perform 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services