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KITCHEN PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE

Formaggio Kitchen

Date Posted October 19, 2023
Location Cambridge, MA
Category Culinary
Job type Full-Time

Company description

Formaggio Kitchen has been an institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts for over 40 years–“a gourmand’s paradise” doubling as a neighborhood grocer. Nationally, we are best known for our cheese selection, which includes many exclusive items imported directly from farms in Europe. Locally, we are equally well known for our kitchen and bakery production including sandwiches, panini and nightly dinners as well as cakes, cookies and a variety of other sweets – all made in house, from scratch and using the best (often local) ingredients. We also stock a wide range of other delicious foodstuffs, including: charcuterie, produce, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, tea, chocolates, bread, sweets, honey, preserves, wine, beer, olive oil, vinegar and other pantry staples.

We offer a dynamic work environment that both challenges and rewards those who have the necessary skills and passion to make the team. We strive to hire people with a love of food, old-world work ethic, capacity for teamwork and a drive to provide exceptional customer service. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with generous employer matching, paid vacation, an amazing opportunity to learn about food and a great team of coworkers.

Job description

KITCHEN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Seeking a production assistant for a small but thriving kitchen with expanding demands. Hours: Full-Time; Flexible.

Daily duties may include:

Inventory and re-stock of prepared foods
Producing sauces and dips in our refrigerated “grab and go” retail case
Producing in high volume staple housemade snacks such as pita chips and crostini
Creating an assortment of green and deli salads for our lunch service

Examples of production tasks include:

Basic prep (breaking down produce, cutting onions etc.)
Following recipes to create basic sauces, dips and salads
Assembly of entrees, packaging of dips, spreads, salads and other retail products

Solid knife skills are a plus.

Applicant must be detail-oriented, good at following instructions, and a good communicator. A sense of urgency is a must.

No experience required; we are willing to train the right candidate. Additional responsibility and growth opportunities are available for excelling hires.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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