Whole-Animal Butcher & Customer Service Pro

Walden Local Meat Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts

Free meat benefits

Job summary

Walden Local Meat Co. in Boston seeks a skilled Butcher Shop Associate to join our traditional, hands-on shop in the South End. You’ll work directly with whole animals, performing custom cuts and engaging customers.

This full-time role features a 12pm–8pm schedule Wednesday through Sunday, lifting up to 250 lbs, and a pay rate of $19 per hour. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, paid leave, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer-centric work experience for a premium brand.
• Ability to lift and move heavy loads (up to 250 lbs) repeatedly.
• Interest in learning or expanding butchery skills with knives and saws.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Traditional whole animal butchery with professional tools and custom cuts.
• Handle heavy lifting of beef quarters and product receiving.
• Educate customers on meat industry, our mission and cuts.
• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness and prep for opening/closing.
• Promote home delivery meat share and manage inventory planning.

Skills

Physical strength

Customer service

Technical interest

Communication

Mission-driven

Job description

Walden Local Meat Co. in Boston seeks a skilled Butcher Shop Associate to join our traditional, hands-on shop in the South End. You’ll work directly with whole animals, performing custom cuts and engaging customers.

This full-time role features a 12pm–8pm schedule Wednesday through Sunday, lifting up to 250 lbs, and a pay rate of $19 per hour. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, paid leave, and employee discounts.