Now Hiring: Road Show Demos + In-store Customer Service

This part-time position offers about 16-24 hours per week and requires working in our Public Smokehouse fine food market on Saturdays during the day in addition to flexible hours hosting tasting events at various stores around Indy that sell Smoking Goose charcuterie.

Prior experience in customer service and/or culinary work is a plus, and applicants must have a clean driving record and the ability to drive Smoking Goose’s sprinter van around Indy.

This is a customer-facing position, and the ideal candidate knows how to connect with guests to make shopping and tasting events informative and fun.

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and dine-in menu. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com Working a shift at Public Smokehouse on Saturdays during the day is required for this position, and duties typically include assisting guests with product info and pairing suggestions, creating enticing displays, ringing up guests at the cash register, preparing sandwiches and charcuterie boards for dine-in and delivery, and more.

This position also includes hosting public tastings at other businesses around the Indy area that sell Smoking Goose charcuterie. Driving Smoking Goose’s sprinter van, doing some heavy lifting unassisted, and cooking charcuterie like bacon + sausages with a portable hot plate are all required. Just like inside Public Smokehouse, engaging guests during these tastings with a friendly, approachable demeanor, excellent product knowledge, and a pro-active spirit is essential.

On-the-job training is provided and those with a passion for working with great food and great people are encouraged to apply.

Starting hourly wage is $16/hour base pay plus tips for Public Smokehouse shifts. Wage for off-site tasting events is $20/hour.

Apply by submitting the online form below or email your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Now Hiring: daytime Quality Control Team Supervisor

QUALITY CONTROL TEAM Supervisor

Working schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm. Off weekends + holidays, with paid time off, matching 401K, health + dental + vision insurance, staff meals, employee discount, and more with this full time position.

Pay starts at $18/hour. Higher hourly pay is available for applicants with Food Handler Certificate, HACCP Certification, and/or bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. On-the-job training is provided.

Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for the sausage, salami, hams, and more that Smoking Goose makes.

Detailed monitoring of production, packaging, and shipping is needed to complete HACCP documentation.

The Quality Control Team Supervisor works closely with the Food Safety + Quality Control Manager and oversees the Sanitation Team and inspects their work, along with making corrections when needed.

Fulfilling these responsibilities means filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility safety, and being part of the team that develops and tests new recipes.

Keen attention to detail is required. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like word processing and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position.

The ideal candidate has related prior experience in food production, quality control, or leadership roles, but again, on-the-job training is provided.

How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the online form below to apply.

update: this position is filled - Now Hiring: Order Fulfillment Position

update: this position has been filled

Order picking + packing: shipping department assistant

Work Monday - Friday daytime hours (off evenings, weekends, holidays).

Pay starts at $16 per hour with full-time hours that offer Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health + vision + dental insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more. Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

This position works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Be part of the tight knit Shipping Team that prepares packages of Smoking Goose’s charcuterie to ship across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace.

Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments. An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards.

On-the-job training is provided.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form Below or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Now Hiring: Food Safety + Quality Control Manager

UPDATE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

The Food Safety + Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in the production and distribution of Smoking Goose’s charcuterie.

Key responsibilities include

  • Quality Assurance Program Development: developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols, conducting audits, and managing compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Product Development: participating and collaborating in the development and testing of new food products and ensuring new products meet food safety and quality standards

  • Monitoring and Testing: conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments of food products and production facilities at various stages to ensure adherence to safety and quality specifications, and leading corrective actions if necessary

  • Regulatory Compliance: keeping up to date on relevant food safety regulations and ensuring that all processes and products comply with local, state, and federal laws — this includes maintaining detailed records of quality assurance activities, audits, and inspections, and preparing reports for review by owners and others

  • Incident Management: responding to any food safety incidents and quality issues, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions

  • Training and Education: providing staff training on food safety protocols, quality control measures, and best practices

  • Supplier Management: evaluating and monitoring suppliers to ensure they meet food safety and quality standards

  • Continuous Improvement: identifying opportunities for improvement in food safety and quality processes and implementing changes to enhance performance

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field

  • Experience: minimum of 5 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance management

  • Certifications: HACCP, SQF, or equivalent food safety certifications

  • Knowledge: demonstrated in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance methodologies, and industry best practices

  • Skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of attention to detail, excellent communication, leadership abilities, and proficiency in using quality assurance software and tools

Compensation

  • Annual Salary starting at $70,000

  • matching 401k

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off, staff meals, staff discount, and more

Learn more about Smoking Goose at smokinggoose.com

How to apply

  • email cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com

Update: this position has been filled - Now Hiring: Local Sales Rep

Update: this position has been filled

Smoking Goose’s Local Sales Representative grows sales of our 40+ varieties of charcuterie with central Indiana wholesale accounts including restaurants, grocery stores, specialty markets, and more.

The ideal candidate thrives in the food world, enjoys building relationships, and has excellent communication skills to tell Smoking Goose’s story of quality, craft, and flavor.

The Local Sales Rep will:

  • Initiate new and grow existing relationships with chefs, cheesemongers, grocers, and specialty food buyers: this means prospecting new wholesale accounts and expanding current ones

  • lead tasting events, demonstrations, and staff training to showcase Smoking Goose’s full line of charcuterie

  • Partner with retail managers of groceries, delis, and more on merchandising and product placement

  • Represent Smoking Goose at industry food shows, public markets, and community events

The ideal candidate has

  • Sales experience in food, beverage, or specialty retail products (a restaurant or grocery focus is preferred) AND/OR professional culinary experience

  • Strong communication skills and a passion for great food

  • Examples of how their professional history shows that they are self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Compensation includes

  • Annual base salary + commission in the range of $50-70k

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Matching 401K

  • Paid time off

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Employee discount, staff meals, and more

  • the opportunity to represent an established and growing brand in the local culinary community

How to apply

  • If you love connecting with culinary professionals and want to help share world-class charcuterie with your community, we’re eager to hear from you! Send your cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com

Charcuterie Packaging Staff: daytime Monday - Friday, full benefits

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

Full-time Packaging Position

This full-time position means working daytime hours with evenings, weekends, and holidays off.

Duties include portioning, packaging, and labeling of products. Some heavy lifting and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment is required. Successful candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and an eye for consistency and quality. Experience is not required and training is provided.

Full-time position: $16/hour plus paid time off, matching 401K, health + vision + dental insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

How to apply

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

Update: these positions have been filled - Two Open Positions: Public Smokehouse

UPDATE: THESE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED.

Two open positions are available at Public Smokehouse inside Smoking Goose. Full-time hours with full benefits are available, and part-time hours are an option for the right candidate.

- Kitchen Staff: Food Prep + Customer Service
- Storefront Staff: Customer Service + Order Fulfillment

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and dine-in menu. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse staff work as a team, and all staff assist with stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

On-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, staff also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Saturday daytime availability is a strong bonus for this position. Keep in mind that Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Starting hourly wage is $15-16/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy paid time off, matching 401K, health, vision, and dental insurance, employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

For the Kitchen position, previous culinary experience is a plus as work includes preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials and catering orders in the Public Smokehouse kitchen.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Event + Guest Services Staff: Public Smokehouse

Update: this position has been filled.

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and dine-in menu. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

This part-time position helps organize and host public events including tastings, sale specials, tours, and more. Regular daily duties also include greeting and assisting walk-in guests as they shop and dine inside Public Smokehouse. A friendly and welcoming attitude, initiative to help guests before they ask, excellent communication skills, and a passion for great food are essential.

Public Smokehouse staff work as a team, and all staff work on stocking, creating displays, packaging retail and catering orders, and running the cash register. On-the-job training is provided.

Day-time Saturday availability is required for this part-position. Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Other perks include employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Update: this position has been filled.

Now Hiring: two positions - Sausage/Salumi Maker and Quality Control Supervisor

MEAT CUTTER / SAUSAGE & SALUMI MAKER

Full time with benefits + on-the-job training provided. Work daytime hours Monday - Friday. Off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, employee discounts, and more. Starting wage is $16+ per hour and more with applicable previous experience.

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery.

Although on-the-job training is provided, prior culinary, cooking, or butchering experience is desirable. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

How to Apply

Submit the form below or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

UPDATE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED - QUALITY CONTROL TEAM Supervisor

Work daytime hours Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm with shift breaks.

Off weekends + holidays, with paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, staff meals, employee discount, and more with this full time position.

Pay starts at $18/hour. Higher hourly pay is available for applicants with Food Handler Certificate, HACCP Certification, and/or bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. On-the-job training is provided.

Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for the sausage, salami, hams, and more that Smoking Goose makes.

Detailed monitoring of production, packaging, and shipping is needed to complete HACCP documentation.

The Quality Control Team Supervisor oversees the Sanitation Team and inspects their work, along with making corrections when needed.

Fulfilling these responsibilities means filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility safety, and being part of the team that develops and tests new recipes.

Keen attention to detail is required. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like word processing and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position.

The ideal candidate has related prior experience in food production, quality control, or leadership roles, but again, on-the-job training is provided.

How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the online form below to apply.

Now Hiring: Public Smokehouse inside Smoking Goose

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

Public Smokehouse staff: Food Prep + Customer Service, full-time with benefits

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and dine-in menu. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Previous culinary experience is a plus as work includes preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials and catering orders in the Public Smokehouse kitchen. Public Smokehouse staff work as a team, and all staff assist with stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

On-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, staff also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Saturday daytime availability is required for this position as are early evening closing hours. Keep in mind that Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Now Hiring

update: this position has been filled

Retail Sales Associate: Food Prep + Customer Service, full-time with benefits

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and pre-order pick up. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Thursday - Friday 10am - 7pm, and Saturday 9am - 5pm. Saturday availability is required for this position.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, and more. Perks for all staff include employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Previous experience in retail food sales or culinary production is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, associates also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Duties include preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials in the Public Smokehouse kitchen plus stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Now Hiring

Update: this position has been filled.

shipping department assistant

Work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays).

Pay starts at $18 per hour with full-time hours plus Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more. This position works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Be part of the tight knit Shipping Team that organizes the pallets and packages Smoking Goose ships across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace.

An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form above or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Update: This position has been filled.

Retail Sales Associate: Food Prep + Customer Service, full-time with benefits

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and pre-order pick up. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse is open daytime hours Monday - Saturday and flexible scheduling is available; however, Saturday daytime availability is required for this position.

Starting hourly wage is $15 per hour base pay Plus Tips. Full-time staff enjoy Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

Previous relative experience is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, and staff engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Duties also include preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials in the Public Smokehouse kitchen plus creating beautiful displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Now Hiring

Update: These positions have been filled.

Open positions include:

- Shipping Department Assistant
- THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED: public smokehouse staff (Retail Sales + Customer Service + Kitchen Prep)

- THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED: Quality Control Team Supervisor

- THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED: Salumi / Sausage Maker

Scroll down for more info and to apply online

QUALITY CONTROL TEAM Supervisor

Full time with benefits. Work daytime hours Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm with shift breaks. Off weekends + holidays, plus paid time off, matching 401K, staff meals, employee discount, and more.

Pay starts at $18/hour. Higher hourly pay is available for applicants with Food Handler Certificate, HACCP Certification, and/or bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. On-the-job training is provided.

Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for the sausage, salami, hams, and more that Smoking Goose makes.

Detailed monitoring of production, packaging, and shipping is needed to complete HACCP documentation.

The Quality Control Team Supervisor oversees the Sanitation Team and inspects their work, along with making corrections when needed.

Fulfilling these responsibilities means filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility safety, and being part of the team that develops and tests new recipes.

Keen attention to detail is required. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like word processing and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position.

The ideal candidate has related prior experience in food production, quality control, or leadership roles, but again, on-the-job training is provided.

How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the online form below to apply.

Retail Sales Associate: Food Prep + Customer Service, full-time with benefits

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and pre-order pick up. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Thursday - Friday 10am - 7pm, and Saturday 9am - 5pm. Saturday availability is required for this position.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, and more. Perks for all staff include employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Previous experience in retail food sales or culinary production is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, associates also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Duties include preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials in the Public Smokehouse kitchen plus stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

MEAT CUTTER / SAUSAGE & SALUMI MAKER

Full time with benefits + on-the-job training provided. Work daytime hours Monday - Friday. Off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, employee discounts, and more. Starting wage is $16+ per hour and more with applicable previous experience.

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery.

Although on-the-job training is provided, prior culinary, cooking, or butchering experience is desirable. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

How to Apply

Submit the form below or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

shipping department assistant

Work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays).

Pay starts at $18 per hour with full-time hours plus Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more. This position works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Be part of the tight knit Shipping Team that organizes the pallets and packages Smoking Goose ships across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace.

An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form above or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Now Hiring: shipping assistant - weekday daytime hours

order picker / shipping assistant

- work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays)

- starting at $18 per hour with full-time hours plus Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

Daily responsibilities include accurately gathering packages of bacon, sausages, salumi, and more to assemble the pallets and packages that Smoking Goose ships across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace. An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position is part of the tight-knit Shipping Department Team and works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form above or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Always accepting applications: Meat Cutter

MEAT CUTTER / Sausage & Salumi Maker: full time with benefits + training provided

Although on-the-job training is provided, Prior culinary, cooking, or butchering experience is needed. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Work daytime hours—off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, employee discounts, and more. Starting wage is $16+ per hour and more with applicable previous experience.

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery.

Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

How to Apply

Submit the form below or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

Now Hiring: daytime hours w/benefits, training provided

update: this position has been filled - Join our Quality control Team

Full time with benefits. Work daytime hours Monday - Friday (off weekends, holidays) plus paid time off, matching 401K, staff meals, employee discount, and more.

Pay starts at $18/hour or more based on experience.

Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for the sausage, salami, hams, and more that we make. Monitoring production, packaging, and shipping is needed to complete HACCP documentation (prior HAACP experience is a plus but on-the-job-training is provided). The Quality Control Team also supervises the Sanitation Team and inspects their work, along with making corrections when needed. Fulfilling these responsibilities means filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility security, and being part of the team that develops and tests new recipes.

Keen attention to detail is required. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like word processing and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position.

The ideal candidate has related prior experience in food production, quality control, or leadership roles, but again, on-the-job training is provided.

How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the online form below to apply.

order picker / shipping assistant

- work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays)

- starting at $15 per hour with full-time hours plus paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

Daily responsibilities include accurately gathering packages of bacon, sausages, salumi, and more to assemble the pallets and packages that Smoking Goose ships across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace. An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position is part of the tight-knit Shipping Department Team and works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form above or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

MEAT CUTTER / Sausage & Salumi Maker: full time with benefits + training provided

Although on-the-job training is provided, Prior culinary, cooking, or butchering experience is needed. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Work daytime hours—off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, employee discounts, and more. Starting wage is $16+ per hour and more with applicable previous experience.

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery.

Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

How to Apply

Submit the form above or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

Update: This position has been filled

SANITATION TEAM MEMBER: TRAINING PROVIDED

Working schedule: off evenings and weekends. Work daytime business hours Monday - Friday with lunch break.

Starting pay and benefits: starting at $14 per hour plus full-time staff enjoy Paid Time Off, matching 401K, health insurance, employee discount, staff meals, and more. Opportunities for advancement in various departments are available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. This is a full-time position; however, part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities: No previous experience is necessary and on-the-job training is provided. Inside the production space, duties include washing the dishes, equipment, and rooms we use to make sausages, salumi, and smoked meats. Please note that Smoking Goose is not a slaughtering facility but rather a culinary production space. Keeping the building clean and tidy both inside and out means trash and cardboard removal, cleaning floors, litter removal, sanitizing surfaces, and more. Some janitorial cleaning in restrooms, breakroom, offices, and meeting rooms is also part of the job.

Physical Requirements: Sanitation Team Members must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs and be able to work in the refrigerated food production space. They must be able to work on their feet for a full shift and must be able to clean by hand using brushes, brooms, mops, dust pans, squeegees, and more. Particularly inside Smoking Goose’s USDA-inspected culinary space, staff must wear personal protective equipment which is provided by Smoking Goose and includes cloth overcoats, hair nets and beard nets, gloves, aprons, goggles, and the like.

How to Apply:
Submit the form below or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

Update: This position has been filled

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Facility Maintenance Technician works closely with Smoking Goose’s Production Manager to accomplish manual tasks like changing machinery oil, troubleshooting HVAC and plumbing issues when they arise, cleaning drains, and more. Facility upkeep can mean installing signage, painting projects, building shelves, and more. Experience working with machinery maintenance or as a handyman or in facility upkeep is a plus. General mechanical skills plus a working knowledge of tools is required.

Compensation: This full-time hourly position generally works daytime hours Monday - Friday and pays $18 per hour plus benefits including paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance benefits, employee discount, and more.


How to Apply:

Apply by submitting the form below or email your resume and cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Now Hiring: daytime hours with full benefits

Currently, all positions are filled, but Smoking Goose is always accepting applications. To apply, submit the form below, and thanks for your interest!


This POsition has been filled: Facility Maintenance Technician

The Facility Maintenance Technician works closely with Smoking Goose’s Production Manager to accomplish manual tasks like changing machinery oil, troubleshooting HVAC and plumbing issues when they arise, cleaning drains, and more. Facility upkeep can mean installing signage, painting projects, building shelves, and more. Experience working with machinery maintenance, as a handyman, or in facility upkeep is a plus. General mechanical skills plus a working knowledge of tools is required.


Compensation: This full-time hourly position generally works daytime hours Monday - Friday and pays $18 per hour, plus benefits including paid time off, holidays off, matching 401K, health insurance benefits, employee discount, staff meals, and more.


How to Apply:

Apply by submitting the form below or email your resume and cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com No phone calls or social media applications, please.

This POsition has been filled: order picker + shipping Assistant

- work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays)

- starting at $15 per hour with full-time hours plus paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

Daily responsibilities include accurately gathering packages of bacon, sausages, salumi, and more to assemble the pallets and packages that Smoking Goose ships across the country.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace. An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary, as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in both refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position is part of the tight-knit Shipping Department Team and works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form above or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

This position has been filled: SAUSAGE MAKER / MEAT CUTTER full time with benefits

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery. Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

Prior culinary or butchering experience is preferable but not required, and on-the-job training is provided. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Work daytime hours—off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, and more. Staff meals by a private chef are offered two days a week, plus enjoy a staff discount in our Public Smokehouse fine food market and more perks. Starting hourly wage is $14 per hour or more with applicable previous experience.

How to Apply

Submit the form above or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

This position has been filled: SANITATION TEAM MEMBER: training provided

Working schedule: off evenings and weekends. work 10am-6pm Monday-Friday with lunch break.

Starting pay and benefits: $14 per hour with employee discount and perks; after 90 days of full-time employment, benefits include five days Paid Time Off, matching 401K, and health insurance. Opportunities for advancement in various departments are available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities: No previous experience is necessary and on-the-job training is provided. Inside the production space, duties include washing the dishes, equipment, and rooms we use to make sausages, salumi, and smoked meats. Please note that Smoking Goose is not a slaughtering facility but rather a culinary production space. Keeping the building clean and tidy both inside and out means trash and cardboard removal, cleaning floors, litter removal, sanitizing surfaces, and more. Some janitorial cleaning in restrooms, breakroom, offices, and meeting rooms is also part of the job.

Physical Requirements: Sanitation Team Members must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs and be able to work in the refrigerated food production space. They must be able to work on their feet for a full shift and must be able to clean by hand using brushes, brooms, mops, dust pans, squeegees, and more. Particularly inside Smoking Goose’s USDA-inspected culinary space, staff must wear personal protective equipment which is provided by Smoking Goose and includes cloth overcoats, hair nets and beard nets, gloves, aprons, goggles, and the like.

How to Apply: Submit the form above or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

This position has been filled: RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE: daytime hours with full benefits

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and online ordering for nationwide delivery. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse Staff engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service by offering samples, helping with pairing suggestions, preparing

Duties include creating beautiful retail displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, running the cash register, and assisting the kitchen staff with preparing catering orders and menu specials.

Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm. Saturday availability is required for this position, and a flexible schedule on other days is available to work full-time hours. A part-time position could be available for the right candidate.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy matching 401K, paid time off, health insurance benefits, employee discount, staff meals, plus more.

Previous experience in retail food sales or customer service is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

Apply by submitting the online form above or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Now Hiring: Full-time Positions, daytime hours

SAUSAGE MAKER / MEAT CUTTER full time with benefits

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery. Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

Prior culinary or butchering experience is preferable but not required, and on-the-job training is provided. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Work daytime hours—off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, and more. Staff meals by a private chef are offered two days a week, plus enjoy a staff discount in our Public Smokehouse fine food market and more perks. Starting hourly wage is $14 per hour or more with applicable previous experience.

How to Apply

Submit the form above or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE: food prep + customer service

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and pre-order pick up. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm. Flexible schedule within this hours is available. Please indicate your preference for full or part time hours in your application.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy matching 401K, paid time off, and health insurance benefits. Perks for all staff include employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Previous experience in retail food sales or culinary production is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, associates also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Duties include preparing and packaging seasonal food specials in the Public Smokehouse kitchen plus stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

SANITATION TEAM MEMBER: training provided

Working schedule: off evenings and weekends. work 10am-6pm Monday-Friday with lunch break.

Starting pay and benefits: $14 per hour with employee discount and perks; after 90 days of full-time employment, benefits include five days Paid Time Off, matching 401K, and health insurance. Opportunities for advancement in various departments are available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities: No previous experience is necessary and on-the-job training is provided. Inside the production space, duties include washing the dishes, equipment, and rooms we use to make sausages, salumi, and smoked meats. Please note that Smoking Goose is not a slaughtering facility but rather a culinary production space. Keeping the building clean and tidy both inside and out means trash and cardboard removal, cleaning floors, litter removal, sanitizing surfaces, and more. Some janitorial cleaning in restrooms, breakroom, offices, and meeting rooms is also part of the job.

Physical Requirements: Sanitation Team Members must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs and be able to work in the refrigerated food production space. They must be able to work on their feet for a full shift and must be able to clean by hand using brushes, brooms, mops, dust pans, squeegees, and more. Particularly inside Smoking Goose’s USDA-inspected culinary space, staff must wear personal protective equipment which is provided by Smoking Goose and includes cloth overcoats, hair nets and beard nets, gloves, aprons, goggles, and the like.

Application Instructions: Apply by submitting the form above or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

order picker + shipping Assistant

- work Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (off evenings, weekends, holidays)

- starting at $14 per hour with full-time hours plus paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals, staff discount, and more.

Daily responsibilities include accurately gathering packages of bacon, sausages, salumi, and more to assemble the pallets and packages that Smoking Goose ships across the country. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail while maintaining an organized, clean workspace. An eye for quality and consistency is also needed to ensure all products and packaging are in good condition and meet shipping standards. Working efficiently and accurately within deadlines is necessary as is the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in refrigerated and un-airconditioned environments.

Previous experience in a similar position shipping perishable items is preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.

This position is part of the tight-knit Shipping Department Team and works closely with the Shipping Supervisor. Opportunities for advancement are available.

How to apply
Apply by submitting the form below or email your resume + cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

No phone calls or social media applications, please.

Update: this position has been filled
Quality Control Supervisor + Recipe formulation: Full time with benefits

Work daytime hours Monday - Friday with pay starting at $18/hour based on experience plus paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals and employee discount, plus more.

Keen attention to detail is required. The Quality Control Supervisor must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like shared drives, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position that generally means standing and walking for a major portion of each shift.

The ideal candidate has professional kitchen and/or food production and/or sanitation experience and has worked in leadership/supervisory roles. Knowledge of HACCP Documentation and Quality Control Management is a plus, but on-the-job training is available for the right candidate.

The Quality Control Supervisor works closely with the Quality Control Manager, Sanitation Team, and Smoking Goose’s Charcuterie Production Team. Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for daily recipe formulation, helping to supervise the sanitation team and inspecting their work along with assisting in corrections when needed, and monitoring production, packaging, and shipping in order to complete HACCP documentation for all areas of Smoking Goose’s facility. Fulfilling these responsibilities includes filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility security, and recipe development and testing.

How to apply
Candidates are greatly encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the form below to apply.

Now Hiring: Multiple Departments

Update - this position has been filled: Quality Control Supervisor + Recipe formulation: Full time with benefits

Work daytime hours Monday - Friday with pay starting at $16/hour based on experience plus paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, staff meals and employee discount, plus more.

Keen attention to detail is required. The Quality Control Supervisor must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to efficiently use a computer including programs like shared drives, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Being able to work in refrigerated environments, crouch, kneel, use ladders, and do some heavy lifting is necessary for this hands-on position that generally means standing and walking for a major portion of each shift.

The ideal candidate has professional kitchen and/or food production and/or sanitation experience and has worked in leadership/supervisory roles. Knowledge of HACCP Documentation and Quality Control Management is a plus, but on-the-job training is available for the right candidate.

The Quality Control Supervisor works closely with the Quality Control Manager, Sanitation Team, and Smoking Goose’s Charcuterie Production Team. Duties include preparing spices and ingredient set ups for daily recipe formulation, helping to supervise the sanitation team and inspecting their work along with assisting in corrections when needed, and monitoring production, packaging, and shipping in order to complete HACCP documentation for all areas of Smoking Goose’s facility. Fulfilling these responsibilities includes filing paperwork, keeping records, calibrating devices, counting inventories, maintaining facility security, and recipe development and testing.

How to apply
Candidates are greatly encouraged to submit cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com but may complete the form below to apply.

SAUSAGE MAKER / MEAT CUTTER full time with benefits

Practice old-school butchering plus sausage making, ham making, and more as part of Smoking Goose’s Production Team in our USDA-inspected meatery. Please note, this is not a slaughtering position but rather a charcuterie making position. Duties include cutting meat by hand using traditional seam butchery techniques as well as trimming out portions for specific recipes and using charcuterie production equipment for sausage stuffing, ham brining, bowl cutting, and more.

Prior culinary or butchering experience is preferable but not required, and on-the-job training is provided. Candidates must have an eye for consistency and quality as well as the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and do some heavy lifting.

Work daytime hours—off evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions include paid time off, matching 401K, health insurance, and more. Staff meals by a private chef are offered two days a week, plus enjoy a staff discount in our Public Smokehouse fine food market and more perks. Starting hourly wage is $14 per hour or more with applicable previous experience.

How to Apply

Submit the form below or email your cover letter and resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.

SANITATION TEAM MEMBER: training provided

Working schedule: off evenings and weekends. work 10am-6pm Monday-Friday with lunch break.

Starting pay and benefits: $14 per hour with employee discount and perks; after 90 days of full-time employment, benefits include five days Paid Time Off, matching 401K, and health insurance. Opportunities for advancement in various departments are available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities: No previous experience is necessary and on-the-job training is provided. Inside the production space, duties include washing the dishes, equipment, and rooms we use to make sausages, salumi, and smoked meats. Please note that Smoking Goose is not a slaughtering facility but rather a culinary production space. Keeping the building clean and tidy both inside and out means trash and cardboard removal, cleaning floors, litter removal, sanitizing surfaces, and more. Some janitorial cleaning in restrooms, breakroom, offices, and meeting rooms is also part of the job.

Physical Requirements: Sanitation Team Members must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs and be able to work in the refrigerated food production space. They must be able to work on their feet for a full shift and must be able to clean by hand using brushes, brooms, mops, dust pans, squeegees, and more. Particularly inside Smoking Goose’s USDA-inspected culinary space, staff must wear personal protective equipment which is provided by Smoking Goose and includes cloth overcoats, hair nets and beard nets, gloves, aprons, goggles, and the like.

Application Instructions: Apply by submitting the form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Update: This position has been filled

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE: food prep + customer service, full-time

Public Smokehouse is Smoking Goose’s retail market, open to the public for walk-in shopping and pre-order pick up. For more info, check out shop.smokinggoose.com

Public Smokehouse is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm. Saturday availability is required for this position.

Starting hourly wage is $15/hour base pay plus tips. Full-time staff enjoy matching 401K, paid time off, and health insurance benefits. Perks for all staff include employee discount, staff meals and snacks, plus more.

Previous experience in retail food sales or culinary production is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided and all those with a passion for working with good food and great people are encouraged to apply.

As Public Smokehouse is open to walk-in customers, associates also engage guests with exceptional front-line customer service both in person and over the phone.

Duties include preparing, cooking, and packaging seasonal food specials in the Public Smokehouse kitchen plus stocking, creating displays, packaging orders for pick up or shipping, and running the cash register.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

update: this position has been filled

SHIPPING COORDINATOR:
department leader, full-time with benefits

- starting hourly rate $18-$20/hour plus matching 401K, paid time off, health insurance, employee discount, and more

- work Monday - Friday during daytime hours (off evenings, weekends, and holidays)

The Shipping Coordinator thrives in a fast paced department, and previous experience working under the urgency of perishable food products is a plus.

Along with picking, packing, and coordinating nationwide shipments + local deliveries of perishable food products, the Shipping Coordinator oversees Shipping Department Staff and must communicate effectively with the Sales Staff and preferred carriers.

The ideal candidate is a quick learner with excellent attention to detail who works proactively to meet deadlines. Maximizing efficiency and accuracy is key.

The ability to work in a cold environment, do some heavy lifting, and use a computer proficiently is required. While previous experience with inventory management programs and shipping software is also preferred, on-the-job training is provided.

Apply may apply by submitting the online form below but are highly encouraged to email their full resume and cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Part-time Holiday Help: starting asap through the winter holidays

help with shipping orders + labeling products

Great way to earn extra money leading up to the winter holidays while still working daytime hours (off evenings, weekends, holidays!). Flexible hours, great pay, fun and fast-paced work environment. On-the-job training is provided and no previous experience is necessary.

Now Hiring: full-time and part-time/seasonal

Packaging Position: full time with benefits, training provided

- starting hourly rate $15/hour plus matching 401K, paid time off, health insurance, employee discount, and more

- work Monday - Friday during daytime hours (off evenings, weekends, and holidays)

- No experience is necessary, and on-the-job training is provided.

This position's duties include:

  • portioning, packaging, and labeling Smoking Goose’s bacon, sausages, salumi, and smoked meats

  • some heavy lifting and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment is required

  • must demonstrate attention to detail and an eye for consistency and quality

This is a full-time positions; however, part-time hours would be available for the right candidate.

Apply by submitting the online form below or emailing your cover letter + resume to jobs@smokinggoose.com

Order Fulfillment Assistant: starting asap through the holidays, help with shipping orders + labeling products

Great way to earn extra money leading up to the winter holidays while still working daytime hours (off evenings, weekends, holidays!). Flexible hours, great pay, fun and fast-paced work environment. On-the-job training is provided and no previous experience is necessary.