Line Cook/Assistant Butcher

About the Company:

Moriarty Meats is a family run locally sourced butcher shop and café in Buffalo, New York. We enhance the food culture of the region by providing skillfully cut meat, curated products, and unique experiences. We share our customers’ appreciation of good food and good company, and we embrace our shop’s ability to elevate and inspire everyday life.

Job Description:

Moriarty Meats & Cafe is a whole animal butcher shop and café that values craftsmanship, creativity, and community. We’re looking for a full-time Line Cook to split time between our café kitchen and butchery operations. This is a unique opportunity to grow your culinary skills while learning from skilled butchers in a supportive, small-team environment.

What You’ll Do:
Prepare thoughtfully crafted, seasonal dishes using house-butchered meats and locally sourced produce.
Learn butchery fundamentals and assist with meat prep and value-added production.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in both the kitchen and butcher space.
Work collaboratively with the café and butcher teams to ensure seamless, high-quality service.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
No late nights. Enjoy full-time hours without the grind of dinner rushes or late service.
Incredible ingredients. Cook with top-quality local meats and produce.
Opportunity to learn. Develop your culinary chops and deepen your understanding of butchery in a hands-on, real-world setting.
Tight-knit team. Work in a small business where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.

Who You Are:
A passionate cook with strong line experience and curiosity about where meat comes from.
Interested in whole animal butchery, food systems, and seasonal cooking.
A dependable team player who values quality and takes pride in their work.
Organized, clean, and ready to jump into a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment.

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should have a culinary degree and 2 years of kitchen experience. Compensation is commensurate with experience, from $18-$22/hr.