Aquario Restaurant

Quello is looking for experienced lead line cook that wants to join our team in our fast paced busy restaurant. Weekend availability & brunch experience are a must! A great opportunity to join a growing team. Responsibilities: • Ensure food is cooked and presented in an efficient and timely manner., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation., • Assist with prep work and inventory management as needed., • Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain high food quality and consistency., • Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a line cook in a busy restaurant environment., • Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality., • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. If you think you are the perfect candidate, apply now! We are looking forward to meet you!

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. Prep. Cook- Back of House Associates are responsible for preparation and maintenance of all hot bar, cold bar and salad bar Role/Responsibilities • Prepare food items for To Go bars including hot/cold bars, salad bars, • Ensure all products meet Citarella standards of quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation, • Monitor food levels and replenish items in a timely manner, • Ensure proper dating, labeling, rotation, and storage of product, • Maintain clean and organized work stations and surrounding areas, • Maintain safety, cleanliness and display standards in compliance with Citarella policies and food safety handling procedures., • Provide exceptional customer service, • Other reasonably assigned duties as per business need Minimum Qualifications • 1+ year experience working in a kitchen or food service preparation role (restaurant/catering/hotel experience is preferred), • Prior grill, saute, or related kitchen station experience, • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment, • Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor, • Ability to visually examine products for quality/ freshness and execute product batches per Citarella standards/recipes, • Ability to work both independently as well as with a team, • Effective communication/ interpersonal skills and ability to take direction, • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, • Willingness and ability to learn about our products, • Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift, carry, push and pull weights, • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays 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

We are located on a major bus route Different shifts available Spanish speaking ok Competitive pay