Meat & Cheese Artisan (Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre
Eataly
Posted: April 10, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a Meat & Cheese Artisan to work at the Eataly Eaton Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selecting, slicing, and preparing high-quality meats and cheeses, as well as assisting with food preparation and customer service. The perfect candidate will be knowledgeable about Italian food and have excellent communication skills.
Required Skills
Job 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
At Eataly, this role is referred to as a Salumi and Formaggi Artisan. 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 Salumi and Formaggi Artisan prepares, packages, receives and stocks product. They have a passion for cheese and meats, and the ability to share that passion with Eataly’s guests. Reports to the Market Manager.
• Assists guests with cheese and meat selections 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
• 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
• Compensation for this role is CAD $18.00-$20.00 hourly
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy
Benefits and Perks
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!