Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Calling all butchers interested in working at the intersection of restaurant hospitality and sustainable agriculture.
About The Role:
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a two-Michelin star restaurant and leading voice in the sustainable food
movement. Together with our nonprofit partner, Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, we form
a research and education institute working to develop a regional and ecological future of food.
The Butcher will be responsible for assisting Stone Barns Center’s Butchery Plant Manager, the
restaurant’s Sous Chefs, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef Dan Barber through the processing
and production of various menu and retail items.. This includes the rendering of whole animal
carcasses, production of specialty meat goods, and assignments pertaining to menu and recipe
design.
At Blue Hill, we believe the best culinary professionals continuously strive to deepen their knowledge
of food systems, cuisine, and hospitality. As such, you will have the opportunity to participate in
weekly education with guest speakers, classes, training (with Stone Barns Center’s livestock team as
well) and be eligible for a stipend for external education and dining opportunities.
About You:
● Curious: You are eager to explore the intersection of regenerative farming, culinary arts,
and food culture.
● Organized: You illustrate impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Collaborative: You excel in teams and model behavior in order to foster a supportive and
energetic environment.
● Composed: You thrive in a fast-paced work setting, show great efficiency in your ability to
multitask, and maintain composure during high pressure moments.
● Regulatory compliance: You adhere to cleanliness, health, and safety protocols, including
knowledge of applicable fire, health, and safety codes (possession of a Food Handlers
Certificate or ServSafe Certification is a plus); HAACP compliance with Stone Barns
Center.
● Experience: 2-4 years experience in a butchery position, or equivalent knowledge and
experience.
Tasks may include:
● Processing animal carcasses for use in the kitchen and as standalone menu items.
● Assisting in the development, standardization, and implementation of recipes and menus.
● Understanding dietary restrictions and how they affect menu items.
● Checking ingredient quality and receiving deliveries.
● Collaborating closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless execution of service and
culinary R&D programs.
● Attending Cook’s meetings.
● Maintaining equipment, tools, and the physical workspace.
● Complying with all health department standards and practices and maintaining a clean
and orderly work environment for Blue Hill and Stone Barns Center at all times.
● Performing all other job-related duties. This position requires manual dexterity and the
ability to follow oral/written instructions and procedures. To successfully perform duties,
you must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be
granted to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Details:
● Compensation: $18- $22 / hour
● Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off, as well as staff
dining and education reimbursement programs.
● Location & Hours: Full time position in-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico
Hills, NY (~1 hr drive from NYC). Shifts may involve working evenings and weekends.
Blue Hill is committed to equity and inclusion throughout every aspect of our work and team. We are
an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC and/or gender minority candidates to
apply.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
butchery skills
Menu and Recipe Design
Knowledge of Food Systems
Impeccable Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Multitasking
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a farm-to-table dining experience and leader in the sustainable food movement, led by Chef Dan Barber and partners David and Laureen Barber. Our restaurant shares a campus with the Stone Barns Center, an 80-acre research farm in Pocantico Hills, just outside Manhattan.
While we've earned the James Beard Award for Most Outstanding Restaurant and two Michelin stars, we're about more than fine dining. If you’re just as passionate about shaping the food system as you are about excellent cooking, we want you on our team.
Why Apply:
Culinary Sustainability: Blue Hill at Stone Barns promotes local and seasonal agriculture and celebrates the whole farm with our zero-waste approach.
Impactful Community: We’re a research and education community that’s using food as the medium to broadcast our ideas about the future of how we eat.
Open to All: Whether you’re a trained chef or career changer, we celebrate your individuality. Diverse backgrounds make us better.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns consistently attracts curious, mission-driven, and dedicated employees. We invite you to be one of them.
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