Foster Sundry is an artisan cheese counter, whole animal butcher, cafe and specialty grocer in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

We're the place where you can walk in and drink a beer while buying a pasture-raised steak and a hunk of clothbound cheddar; where you can grab a cup of coffee and ask questions about biodynamic farming methods; where you can stop in just to sample some gouda and walk out with a plan for dinner and a new favorite food. We strive to be the local destination for really good ingredients with down-to-earth customer service and a warm and welcoming environment that encourages people to come in, come back, and hang out. Meat. Cheese. Awesome.

We are committed to sourcing humanely-farmed animals raised in the Northeastern US without the use of growth hormones, steroids, or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. We buy whole animals, processing them in our shop with a nose-to-tail approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The staff butcher is an integral position at the shop. He/She will merchandise the meat counter, break down and process animals, maintain a clean and safe work environment, provide excellent customer service, and contribute creativity and a positive attitude to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Butcher Counter Responsibilities:

• Unloads and processes deliveries
• Prepares primals and sub-primals for retail sale
• Merchandises the retail meat case for daily sale / breaks down case at end of day
• Prepares sausage, pate, charcuterie, dog treats, and other value-added items for sale
• Arranges special orders for customers
• Educates customers on how to best cook and use our products.

Safety and Cleanliness Responsibilities:

• Performs regular equipment service, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized walk-ins and back-stock areas.
• Adheres to the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule for the department.
• Works with management to document HACCP protocols in all relevant areas of meat production.
• Maintains compliance with store health and safety policies.
• Adheres to store policies in line with requirements of relevant oversight bodies (including the NYC Health Dept; Ag & Markets; FDA; etc.).

General Admin Responsibilities:

• Works with management to assess emergency situations and accidents, and ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Communicates issues and concerns to management in a timely and confidential manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in butchering whole animals.
• Familiarity with producers and supply chain logistics for meat in the Northeast US.
• A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and spend 8+ hours standing.
• Passion for the principles of specialty food, local agriculture, and sustainable meat production.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience working on small teams towards a common goal.
• Desire to build something from the ground up, and make it great.