Seasonal Cheesemonger/Salumi and Formaggi Artisan - Eataly Flatiron
New York, NYContract$20–24/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Eataly’s seasonal Cheesemonger prepares, packages, receives, and stocks cheese and salumi products in its Flatiron cheese department. The role supports guests with product selection and knowledge, maintains counters and displays, and follows quality and FIFO standards. It runs from mid-October through the first week of January and reports to the Fresh Market Manager.
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Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
Eataly’s cheese department is home to 500+ of the highest quality cheeses specially sourced from Italy, internationally and locally. Many of the cheeses are entirely exclusive to Eataly. A Cheesemonger prepares, packages, receives and stocks product. A Cheesemonger has passion for cheese and the ability to share that passion with Eataly’s guests. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.
- 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 neatly and accurately as per the pricing menu, and promptly informs management when food quantities or supplies are low
- Merchandizes 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
Job 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
Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $20 - $24 per hour. This is a SEASONAL position starting mid October and ending first week of January
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- 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
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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Set against the 6,182 open Retail Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
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- This posting$20–24/hr
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