Company description

Formaggio Kitchen has been an institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts for nearly 50 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.

Job description

We are looking for a full-time cheesemonger, with prior supervisory experience preferred, to work closely with existing staff to help us provide delicious cheese and exceptional service to our customers. As a cheesemonger, you not only have access to 200-300 different types of cheeses (many of them exclusive to us in the US), you also have access to hundreds of other specialty products that have been hand selected by our lead buyers from across the globe. With almost 50 years of experience in the industry, Formaggio Kitchen has developed close relationships with producers domestically and abroad which allows our cheesemongers unmatched access to their expertise.

A full-time Cheesemonger work schedule requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Formaggio Kitchen offers a unique work environment with great staff, fantastic customers and an opportunity for challenge and learning every day. Our close relationships with our producers provides once in a lifetime opportunities to learn from master artisans. Benefits for eligible employees include a staff discount, health insurance contribution, 401K, sick time, and paid vacation.

Skills and Experience

• History of providing excellent customer service
• Exceptional work ethic
• Equally exceptional skills in working with people of various backgrounds
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Passion for food
• Drive to learn the extensive selection we have to offer

Additional qualities we are looking for:

• Natural problem solver
• Highly organized
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to anticipate and resolve issues/problems on a proactive basis
• Task managing and prioritization in a fast paced environment
• Excellent collaborative skills to work in partnership with department leads, store management and customers
• Experience with retail POS systems / computers
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and on-time commitment
• At least one year in a supervisory or managerial capacity in a specialty food retail or wholesale environment preferred

We are looking not simply for a qualified person, but someone with the aptitude and energy to contribute to our company going forward. This position has a great deal of growth potential including purchasing, travel and staff development.

COMPENSATION: $19.00-$23.00/hr, based on food service experience and supervisory skills.

Formaggio Kitchen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Furthermore, Formaggio Kitchen will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Note: Because Formaggio Kitchen is a food establishment, it is not an allergen-free workplace. Nearly all roles take place in an environment with food allergens.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $19.00 - $23.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline