Cheesemonger/Salumi and Formaggi Artisan - Eataly Flatiron

About the role

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly is different, with its own character and theme, but all share the same aim: for guests to eat authentic Italian food at restaurants, cafés, and to-go counters; shop a selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products; and learn through classes and the team’s product knowledge.

The cheese department is home to 500+ of the highest quality cheeses specially sourced from Italy, internationally, and locally, many exclusive to Eataly. A Cheesemonger prepares, packages, receives, and stocks product, and has a passion for cheese and the ability to share that passion with guests. This role reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
• Weighs, labels, and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
• Ensures counter and display refrigerators are neat and accurate per the pricing menu, and promptly informs management when food quantities or supplies are low
• Merchandises displays attractively and rotates products per quality and First In First Out (FIFO) standards
• Cleans work station thoroughly
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic knife skills
• Knowledge of cheese highly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting
• Ability to use commercial equipment including scales, packaging machinery, and a cash register

Pay

$20 – $24 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program