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 x1050.
Current Openings at Kendall Square:
Catering Manager
Are you an experienced kitchen leader looking for daytime hours? Join Formaggio Kitchen's catering team! Our catering team produces beautifully arranged platters and food made from our internationally-sourced specialty ingredients, and locally sourced produce and meats. From bountiful cheese platters to hors d’oeuvres, to baked lasagna and desserts, we aim to provide our customers with an exceptional culinary experience!
Daily tasks will include all aspects of catering operations including production, ingredient and supply stock management, and running the kitchen in accordance with all health, safety and food handling regulations. This position works closely with the Catering Administrator, who will assist the Catering Manager with customer service and order processing, planning and developing menus to increase sales, strategizing and executing holiday menus, maintaining retail product inventory, and accommodating requests for special diets and nutritional needs.
The most important requirements for success in this role are:
- Demonstrated culinary skills with a minimum of 2 years experience in the field
- Strong sense of urgency and organization
- Capacity to effectively manage the catering team
- Comfort using various platforms for receiving orders, organizing deliveries, and Google Suite for company-wide communication
- Exemplary customer service
- Great problem solving skills and ability to think on their feet
- Excellent communication skills
- ServSafe and allergy certification is a plus
Formaggio Kitchen offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on love of food, teamwork and providing the best products and service to our customers. Benefits include company health insurance with partial premium coverage, 401K, paid vacation, an amazing opportunity to learn about food and a great team of coworkers.
COMPENSATION: This position is salaried, varies DOE, $55,000-65,000
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Cheesemonger / Front of House
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 nearly 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.
Formaggio Kitchen offers a unique work environment with great staff, fantastic customers and an opportunity for challenge and learning every day. Benefits for eligible employees include a staff discount, health insurance contribution, 401K, and paid time off.
Requirements:
- History of providing excellent customer service
- Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to go up and down stairs into storage areas for restocking
- Experience with retail POS systems / computers
- Prior cheesemonger / deli counter experience
- At least one year in a specialty food retail or wholesale environment
- Passion for food and all things cheese!
- Drive to learn the extensive selection we have to offer
- Natural problem solver
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and on-time commitment
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.