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Meat School 2016: Classes at Smoking Goose

A new year of Meat School is in session! This spring, participants can explore specific special interests in butchering and charcuterie....

May 14, 2015

Meat School: Whole Hog Butchering Class & Sausage Making Class

Thursday, June 25, 6-8:30pm 
Meaty snacks and libations will be served!

Get behind the butcher's table as we go from nose to tail.


Together the class will break down a whole hog by hand through traditional, seam butchery techniques. Participants can take home a prime selection of the pork we'll be butchering that evening. Dress the part as we'll provide a your butcher's uniform including a Smoking Goose butcher's hat for you to take home along with your porcine treats!

Reservations required: $150 per person includes a hearty spread of snacks & drinks plus lots of fresh pork and a butcher's hat to take home.

How to register: Call 317-638-MEAT (6328) to get on the list or give registration as a gift!

The fine print: $50 deposit per participant is due at registration. This nonrefundable & nonexchangeable deposit will be applied to the total class cost which is due no later than 24 hours prior to the class.

Plans change? 
While the registration deposit is nonrefundable & cannot be applied to a different class, please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot attend the class so that the balance will not be charged to your card: 317-638-MEAT (6328).

Sausage Making Class: gift certificates available for Father's Day!
Thursday, July 23, 6-8:30pm
Meaty snacks and libations will be served! 

The Smoking Goose team is dishing the butcher's secrets to sausage making and helping participants make their own sausage from start to finish. Together we'll butcher, grind, spice, mix, stuff, and smoke old-school, handmade encased meat treats. Dress the part as we'll provide your butcher's uniform, and take home sausages we make during class!

Reservations required: $120 per person includes a hearty spread of snacks & drinks plus lots of sausage and a butcher's hat to take home

How to register: Call 317-638-MEAT (6328) to get on the lidst or give registration as a gift!

The fine print: $50 deposit per participant is due at registration. This nonrefundable and nonexchangeable deposit will be applied to the total class cost which is due no later than 24 hours prior to the class.

Plans change? 
While the registration deposit is nonrefundable and cannot be applied to a different class, please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot attend the class so that the balance will not be charged to your card: 317-638-MEAT (6328)

May 7, 2015

feed your mamma: all inclusive breakfast package for Mother's Day!

Treat your mamma to Goose goods!

Local coffee + all the ingredients and step-by-step recipe for breakfast casserole including local eggs + our breakfast sausage: feeds 2-4, $27.50 each

Each gift-wrapped "Mamma's Breakfast in Bed Package" includes:
- Amelia's Brioche
- six local farm-raised eggs from Jerry Lambright
- Schnabeltier swiss cheese
- Smoking Goose Breakfast Sausage
- spice packet
- Liberation Roasting Coffee
- pint milk
- step by step recipe

Available first come, first served this Mother's Day weekend in our Dorman St. Meat Locker407 N. Dorman St. Indianapolis Indiana 46202
Thursday 4-7pm
Friday 12-8pm
Saturday 12- 8pm

May 4, 2015

New Full Time Positions: here we grow again!

How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply in person 
Monday--Friday, 8am to 4pm, 

Applicants who cannot apply in person may submit cover letter & resume to jobs[at]smokinggoose.com 

No phone calls or social media inquiries please.

Shipping Position 
Full Time

This position includes communicating effectively with our Packaging Staff, Sales Staff, and preferred carriers to efficiently coordinate outgoing and incoming orders. Excellent attention to detail is required. The ability to consistently meet deadlines, work in a cold environment, and do some heavy lifting is needed. Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Production Supervisor
Full Time

General Responsibilities
• Make Smoking Goose products according to company specifications, formulas, and training
• Manage the Fermentation Chamber and Aging Chamber
• Monitor and manage inventory + control trim and loss of product
• Train associates on proper cutting, slicing, packaging, labeling, and picking of product 
• Uphold food safety and quality assurance programs
• Serve “On Call” smoker shifts: typically one week in every eight weeks 

Supervisor Responsibilities
• Supervising a staff of 3-6 associates including communicating daily tasks
• Ensure products are of the highest quality and find outlet if standards are not met
• Oversee and execute all aspects of Ready-To-Eat production and shipping
• Lead by example in uniform, personal hygiene, attitude, and work ethic 

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply in person 
Monday--Friday, 8am to 4pm, 

Applicants who cannot apply in person may submit cover letter & resume to jobs[at]smokinggoose.com 

No phone calls or social media inquiries please.