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 employer match, employee assistance program, and an amazing opportunity to learn about food with a great team of coworkers.
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.
Please email resumes or enquires to employment@formaggiocambridge.com or give us a call at 617-354-4750.
Current Openings at Huron Village:
Full-Time Stockist Supervisor
Here at Formaggio Kitchen, we work hard to bring our customers the best products from around the world with exemplary service. Essential to this mission are the appearance of our shelves and the care given to our product stock. We are seeking a full-time Stockist Supervisor to oversee our team of stockists and the receiving procedures for our Huron Ave. location.
Responsibilities include:
- Training and directing team members who stock shelves and receive deliveries
- Setting priorities for the day
- Daily restocking of store shelves
- Receiving shipments
- Managing inventory with proper rotation, attention to expiration dates, and proper storage
- Ensuring proper pricing and signage for displays
- Organizing our backstock and requesting inventory from our warehouse
- Communicating with our team of buyers about inventory needs
- Designing new featured displays
- Overseeing routine store maintenance projects and inventory of store supplies
Skills include strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to direct others, and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of our team.
This is a very physically demanding position. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
One weekend shift is required. Extended vacation time may be taken any time except November and December. We ask for a one year commitment to this position.
Requirements
- This is a very physically demanding position. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- One weekend shift is required.
- Must be able to carry deliveries down stairs, lift, bend and reach with ease.
COMPENSATION - This position is hourly, $20-$22/hr., commensurate with experience.
Delivery Driver
Formaggio Kitchen is looking for a driver to facilitate transportation of inventory, catering and gift deliveries, and distribution between our locations. Full-Time, Part-Time and Temporary positions are available.
Full-time applicants must be willing to split their time between driving and another department in the shop.
Regular availability is required. Schedules are delivered via OptimoRoute driver scheduling app. Tasks including loading and unloading, liaising with customers and other staff, following traffic laws, delivering items in a timely manner, and communicating with our dispatch team for all issues and delays.
Knowledge of local Cambridge and Boston areas is preferred. A clean driving record and the ability to drive safely and respectfully in varied weather and traffic conditions are critical aspects of consideration for this position. Also important are strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of our team. We expect that our driver represents our company with the highest level of customer service and decorum.
COMPENSATION - This position is hourly, $18-$20/hr., commensurate with experience, plus tips.
Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Driver’s license and five years’ clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to push carts up to 100 pounds
- Ability to use carts, pallet jacks, forklift, etc. to move inventory
- Ability to use stairs while lifting
Part-Time Social Media Assistant
Formaggio Kitchen is looking for a creative individual with a passion for food, storytelling, and customer service to join our growing marketing team. This is an in-person, part-time position (approx. 18-21 hours per week) based in Cambridge, MA. Candidates must have availability to work shifts on ~3 days per week on days falling between Tuesday-Saturday.
This role will assist the Marketing and E-Commerce Director with managing Formaggio Kitchen’s social media presence, which includes:
- Shooting photos and capturing video content (with a store-provided iPhone);
- Editing photos and videos;
- Creating graphic design elements for posts ;
- Scheduling and posting on key social media platforms;
- Researching trends and generating content ideas; and
- Coordinating and interacting with on-camera talent
Preferred candidates will have a:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Proficiency with computers and design programs (Photoshop, Canva), video editing software (Splice, Adobe Premiere Pro), social media scheduling software (Buffer, Meta Business Suite), and Google applications;
- Experience with photography and videography as well as editing;
- Experience with graphic design;
- Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn);
- Self-driven, strong work ethic;
- Exceptional customer service;
- Passion for specialty food and a drive to eat, drink, taste, and learn;
- Aptitude to be detail-oriented, process work in a timely manner, and meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently;
- Willingness to accept constructive feedback on content generated; and
- Desire to contribute creatively to various marketing and media efforts.
Please note this is only available as an on-site position; no remote work is available.
COMPENSATION - This position is hourly, $18-$22/hr., commensurate with experience.
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.