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.
Please email resumes or enquires to employment@formaggiocambridge.com or give us a call at +1-617-354-4750.
Current Openings:
HURON VILLAGE LOCATION
Kitchen Production Manager
Passionate about food and looking for daytime hours? Join our kitchen team! We are looking for an ambitious, experienced candidate to lead our kitchen production team, which puts out food made from our internationally sourced specialty ingredients and locally sourced produce and meats. From family-style ready-to-heat meals to delicious dips, dressings and spreads, we aim to provide our customers with an exceptional culinary experience.
Daily duties will include:
- Oversee frozen prepared foods production
- Oversee daily sandwich and salad production and monitor for quality control
- Help control pars, costing, and consistency in all prepared food items, including salads and sandwiches
- Develop new prepared foods standards and practices for grab-and-go meals
- Develop new, rotating sandwich menu
- Train staff to meet these standards of execution
- Inventory prepared foods
- Help plan the vision and promotion of our in-house offerings
- Assist the head chef and sous chef in executing the vital functions of our daily kitchen
There will be many other options for creative development and a great deal of this position will be dictated by the growing needs of the shop. By establishing a foundation of structure and consistency, we can develop and implement new ideas that honor our standards.
The most important requirements for success in this role are:
- Demonstrated culinary skills with a minimum of 2 years experience in the field;
- Ability to work quickly and with limited direction;
- Capacity to work with a variety of personalities and strengthen the sense of camaraderie and teamwork;
- Creativity and a passion for food;
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen standards
- Availability for shifts 7am - 4pm Monday - Saturday
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 with generous employer match, paid vacation, staff discount and staff meal, an amazing opportunity to learn about food, and a great team of coworkers.
COMPENSATION this position is : This position is salaried $50-57K
Cheesemonger
We are looking for full-time experienced cheesemongers to work closely with existing staff to learn the ropes and help us provide delicious cheese and exceptional service to our customers. These positions are available at our Huron Ave. location.
A full-time cheesemonger's work schedule requires flexibility to work nights and weekends. 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 vacation.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Cheesemonger experience a plus, but not absolutely required
- History of providing excellent customer service
- Exceptional work ethic
- Equally exceptional skills in working 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
- Eager to learn and grow professionally
- Works well under pressure
- Experience with retail POS systems / computers
We are looking not simply for a qualified person, but someone with the aptitude and energy to contribute to our company going forward. A combination of past achievements and work experience is very important, but equally important is a real desire to continue to learn and improve on your skills and abilities going forward.
Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. This position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18-20
Baker
Formaggio Kitchen is looking for a full-time Baker! This is a full-time position with potential to grow with Formaggio Kitchen. Our bakers generally start their day at 4am.
Responsibilities include:
- Completing the morning bake-off including making scones, baking croissants and muffins
- Producing our bakery staples such as bread pudding, seasonal crisps, cookies, brownies, granola, and more.
- Collaborating with our head baker with recipe testing and ideas
- Assisting in putting away deliveries
- Helping maintain a clean and orderly kitchen
Ideal candidates will have:
- Some baking experience is required
- Open availability, including weekends and holidays
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude are a must
- This is a very physically demanding position. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- We ask for a one year commitment to this position
COMPENSATION this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $20.00
Front of House Manager and Buyer
We are looking for hospitality rock-stars to join our team in front of house, management-track positions.
Responsibilities include:
- Staff the bread and bakery counters
- Maintain the appearance of the shop
- Assist with store operations
- Provides our customers with a smooth and pleasant shopping experience
- FOH staff are expected to become knowledgeable about store inventory and producers in order to field an array of customer requests
Ideal candidates will have:
- excellent customer service
- thoughtful organization
- effective communication
- great team spirit
- strong work ethic
- passion and curiosity about food and hospitality
Prior experience in a retail or hospitality setting is preferred but not required. By demonstrating accomplishments and dedication, there is room to grow into a member of our management and buying teams.
COMPENSATION: this position is salaried, varies DOE, $50,000-60,000
Cookie Scooper
Passionate about desserts and baking? Looking for a fun, entry-level position in the food industry? Want to contribute to a dynamic team providing delicious food, great hospitality, and camaraderie? Apply to be a cookie scooper for our bakery!
We are looking for candidates for part-time hours in our brand new and expanded bakery, no prior experience required. This cookie scooper position will report to our Head Baker and support our baking team on high-volume production items like baking cookies. If interested, there is room to grow and learn other baking tasks or front of house responsibilities.
Flexible hours, preferably afternoon/early evening (latest 8 pm). Flexible with days of the week and number of hours. Due to the laws regarding the baking equipment used, candidates must be over 18 years of age.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about food and eager to learn and execute recipes and techniques. They should also have exceptional attention to detail and be skilled in task management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include employee discount, staff meal, and staff enrichment opportunities.
COMPENSATION: this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $15-16
SOUTH END BOSTON LOCATION
Weekend Cashier
We are looking for a cashier who can work a minimum of one shift on either Saturdays or Sundays. There is also opportunity for more hours during the weekdays.
Responsibilities include:
- Accurately ringing up customer orders and bag them.
- Learning about our product selection so as to help answer customer questions.
- Keeping the front station clean and organized.
- Pricing, packaging, and stocking dry goods.
- Making, bottling, and labeling housemade iced teas.
- Setting up in the morning and/or closing up at night under a manager's supervision.
We offer competitive hourly pay, meals, and a staff discount. Email Julie at julie@formaggiosouthend.com with a current resume and a cover letter describing why you’d like to work with us.
KENDALL SQUARE LOCATION
Assistant Catering Manager
Passionate about food and looking for daytime hours? Join our catering and kitchen 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 baked lasagne to decadent desserts, we aim to provide our customers with an exceptional culinary experience. We also regularly create and stock a variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads and ready-to-heat meals for in store customers at our new Huron Ave location.
This position will be responsible for working in all aspects of our catering operations and kitchen production including:
- Preparing platters
- Creating an assortment of fresh salads for a grab-n-go case
- Creating the delivery schedule
- Taking catering orders
- Managing ingredient stock
- Inventory and re-stock of prepared foods for freezer and cold case
- Production of entrees, sauces, and sides for retail freezer case
The most important requirements for success in this role are:
- Demonstrated culinary skills with a minimum of 2 years experience in the field;
- Ability to work quickly and with limited direction;
- Capacity to work with a variety of personalities and strengthen the sense of camaraderie and teamwork;
- Creativity and a passion for food;
- ServSafe certification is a plus.
- Availability for shifts 7am - 4pm Monday - Saturday
Formaggio Kitchen offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on a love of food, teamwork and providing the best products and service to our customers. Benefits include company health insurance with partial premium coverage, 401K with generous employer match, paid vacation, an amazing opportunity to learn about food and a great team of coworkers.
COMPENSATION: this position is salaried, 40-45k
Send our hiring team your updated resume and a short cover letter explaining your skills, background and why you think you’d be a good fit.