Mozzarella Maker/ Artisan - Eataly Silicon Valley

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

A Mozzarella Maker is responsible for making fresh Mozzarella according to Eataly’s authentic Italian recipe. Reports to the Fresh Market Assistant Manager.

• Utilizes fresh mozzarella curd to heat, stretch by hand, and make housemade mozzarella and other pasta filata offerings fresh daily, according to Eataly recipes
• Engages all senses: tastes, smells, feels, listens and observes all characteristics of each batch to maintain and elevate quality
• Records daily the weight of ingredients used, batch sizes, and amounts transferred to other outlets
• Makes variations in time cycles and ingredients used as necessary for succeeding batches
• Cares for and handles products with careful attention to quality control and waste management
• Weighs, packages and labels mozzarella lab offerings
• Stocks display refrigerators neatly, accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides guest service and information on mozzarella-making process to guests
• Cleans work station thoroughly following food safety best practices
• Ensures collateral supplies are in stock and being utilized properly in the lab
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous cheese making and/or food production experience preferred
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  
  
  

The hourly rate is $19-20 an hour with performance merit increase bonus in 2026.

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 work within a kitchen production environment and use commercial kitchen equipment
  
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• 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.