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This job expired on October 03, 2022

Staff Butcher Foster Sundry

  • Date Posted August 04, 2022
  • Location Brooklyn, NY
  • Category Culinary / Production
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

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.

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

* Robust COVID-19 safety protocols are in place to help protect staff and customers alike. All employees are fully vaccinated and boosted, and this is a requirement for all applicants as well.

Job description

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.
Compensation this position is : hourly, $20/hr + Application instructions
This job expired on October 03, 2022
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