Butcher Shop Associate

Walden Local Meat Co. • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Walden Local is seeking a Butcher Shop Associate for its South End location. The role involves traditional whole-animal butchery in a hands-on shop environment, working directly with products from delivery through customer service. The shop does not have a rail system or loading dock, so the associate participates in physically receiving products, including moving beef quarters weighing up to 250 pounds from delivery trucks onto wheeled carts and then onto butcher blocks or hanging hooks. This heavy lifting is usually concentrated on one day each week.

The associate uses professional butchery tools to produce whole-animal breakdowns and custom customer cuts, provides knowledgeable customer service, helps maintain safe and clean shop operations, prepares the store for opening and closing, promotes Walden’s home-delivery meat-share program, and manages inventory planning. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., for 40–45 hours per week, and pays $19 per hour.

Walden Local describes itself as a mission-driven company focused on reinvigorating agricultural economies and supporting healthier communities, animals, and soil. It connects families with farmers by distributing locally raised meat to households across the Northeast.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and move beef quarters weighing up to 250 pounds and repeatedly move up to 50 pounds throughout a standard shift.
• At least 2 years of customer-centric work experience for a premium brand.
• Strong interest in learning or expanding skills with butchery tools, including knives and saws, and whole-animal breakdown.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and willingness to take a hands-on approach where needed.

Nice To Haves

• Professional kitchen experience.
• Food industry experience.
• Butchery or meat-cutting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform traditional whole-animal butchery and prepare custom cuts using professional tools, including knives and bone saws.
• Physically receive products, including lifting beef quarters from delivery trucks onto wheeled carts and then onto butcher blocks or hanging hooks.
• Provide excellent customer service and educate customers about the meat industry, Walden’s mission, and specific cuts.
• Handle products safely and maintain shop cleanliness and safety.
• Prepare the store for opening and closing.
• Promote Walden’s home-delivery meat-share program.
• Manage inventory planning.

Benefits

• 401(k), starting after 90 days.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer time off.
• Up to 5 pounds of free meat weekly, starting on the first day.
• 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships.
• 25% discount at the South End Boston butcher shop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed