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Foster Sundry
Brooklyn, NY
Staff butcher position - Immediate Availability - competitive pay, pleasant working environment, good work/life balance.

Foster Sundry is a busy full-service butcher shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn, committed to sourcing humanely-farmed animals raised in the Northeastern US without the use of growth hormones, steroids, or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. We're looking for a full-time staff butcher to join our a close-knit, good-vibes-only team.

We are primarily a whole-animal butcher, processing several steers, lambs, and hogs in-house weekly into steaks, roasts, and value-added items. The staff butcher is an integral position at the shop. They are responsible for setting up, merchandising, and breaking down the meat counter; processing whole animals into primals and subprimals; maintaining a clean and safe work environment; providing excellent customer service; and contributing creativity and a positive attitude to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

The core values we are seeking in any candidate for this position include a meticulous attention to detail; deep-seated dedication to food safety and sanitation; passion for food and cooking; the ability to take direction well; the ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team; and the culinary and butchery skills to work cleanly, quickly, and safely. Most of all, every employee of Foster Sundry must meet all customer service interactions with warmth, positivity, and a desire to help. Superlative customer service is our guiding principle.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to the email listed in the posting. We will contact you for an interview and a trail if you meet the qualifications.

You can expect fair wages, paid time off, even-handed management, reliable hours, consecutive days off, and room for growth.

Note, this is a daytime position. All shifts are scheduled for 8 hours, and you will earn overtime for any hours worked above 40 hours per week. Shifts generally begin anytime between 7:00am and 1:00pm, and end no later than 9pm.

Base hourly compensation begins at $18 / hr, but average net effective compensation (including bonuses, tips, etc) is above $24 / hr for ALL employees.

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.

More detail about Foster Sundry, please visit
Posted 2025-09-24

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