In spite of the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we are still open and hiring. Robust safety protocols are in place to help protect staff and customers alike.

Foster Sundry is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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. They 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.).

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.