Thanksgiving with your Goose

Goose's Thanksgiving FAQ
- How does the "just add water" brine kit work?
- How many minutes per pound to roast my turkey?
- How long to reheat my smoked turkey?
Get these answers and more with Goose's Thanksgiving FAQ.

Get Goose's Turkey Brining Recipe: this PDF includes brining ingredients + recipe as well as notes on roasting turkey and Chris' pan sauce recipe.

Heat Your Meat: get cooking / reheating instructions for Thanksgiving Specials.

Pro Knife Sharpening before Thanksgiving: Drop off by Sunday, November 22, 10am - 6pm. Pick up begins 10am Tuesday, November 24. Starts at $3/blade.

Holiday Hours: Goose is closed on Thanksgiving Day but otherwise open regular hours..

Thank you for your Thanksgiving order! We are grateful that you choose to support local producers!

The farmers and local producers have already finalized your order. Order changes or cancellations must be made by Friday, Nov. 20.

If you selected the Pick Up option, please review these guidelines:

- Masks are required and must be worn properly: covering mouth and nose.

- Social distancing and capacity limits are required. For the safety of all, just one person per order should come for pick up—this will be a tremendous help in streamlining a quick, easy, and safe pick up.

- Pick Ups will be outdoors, rain or shine: heads up to dress appropriately for the weather.

- Stick to the Date & Time that you selected when you ordered. It is listed in your confirmation email. For the safety of all, it's important that we stick to the planned schedule.

We are in this together! Thank you for your support and for following these Pick Up guidelines.

If you cannot adhere to these guidelines, you can contact us ahead of time to make alternate arrangements.

watch Goose owner Chris Eley's step by step instructions for brining Thanksgiving turkey

Now Hiring: part-time UPDATE: this position has been filled

UPDATE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Goose the Market is now accepting applications for a part-time cheesemonger. Scheduled hours include evenings and weekends, generally wrapping up by 9pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekends.

Duties for this part-time, hourly position include:

- slicing and packaging cured meats and cheeses to order
- arranging cheese platters, portioning house-made dishes, assisting with catering orders, making sandwiches, and other food preparation
- upholding Goose’s high standards for product quality and presentation
- doing dishes, cleaning cases, assisting the team in upholding Goose’s high standards for cleanliness and sanitation
- working directly with guests over the phone and in person by providing exceptional front-line customer service

The ideal candidate:

- maintains a positive attitude and team spirit
- demonstrates the ability to prioritize and work efficiently, whether independently or as part of a group
- prior experience in food preparation or service is a plus but not required and on-the-job training is provided

How to Apply:

Applicants may submit the form below but are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] goosethemarket.com No phone calls or social media inquiries please.

Goose Gift Baskets: support local!

- ideal for holiday gifts, party favors, customer appreciation + more

- pick up, local delivery*, and nationwide shipping available

- beautifully arranged + gift wrapped: 100% local producers

- custom orders for your needs + budget always available

Three collections available: download one-page info sheet.

Contact us with question and to order:

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• Smoking Goose Salame

• Tulip Tree Cheese

• Frittle Candy

• Tinker Coffee

• Hardwood Raw Honey

• B. Happy Peanut Butter

• St. Elmo Vinaigrette

• Local Folks Mustard

• Rosie's Bbq Sauce

• Just Pop In! Caramel Bacon Cheddar Popcorn

• Newfangled Confections Sweet & Spicy Pecans

$135 includes local delivery*
($125 for pick up)

• Smoking Goose Salame

• Frittle Candy

• Tinker Coffee

• B. Happy Peanut Butter

• St. Elmo Vinaigrette

• Just Pop In! Caramel Bacon Cheddar Popcorn

$85 includes local delivery*
($70 for pick up)

• Broad Ripple Potato Chips

• Frittle Candy

• B. Happy Peanut Butter

• Tell City Pretzels

• 4 Birds Bakery Brownie

• St. Elmo Vinaigrette

• Smoking Goose Salame

$60 includes local delivery*
($45 for pick up)

local delivery means about 15 miles radius from downtown Indy; further delivery is available for an additional fee; contact us with questions via the form above and thanks!

Now Hiring: part-time Cheesemonger

UPDATE: this position is no longer open, however Goose is always accepting applications.

Duties for this part-time, hourly position include:

- learning about a quickly rotating selection of farmstead cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments
- slicing and packaging cured meats and cheeses to order
- greeting, engaging, and directly assisting guests with exceptional front-line customer service
- helping with food prep, taking orders, making sandwiches, and more
- upholding Goose’s high standards for product quality and presentation

The ideal candidate:

- demonstrates excellent product knowledge
- maintains a positive attitude and team spirit
- thrives as part of a team where multitasking and flexibility are a regular part of the work flow
- upholds standards for organization and cleanliness

How to Apply: no in-person applications will be accepted.

Applicants may submit the form below but are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] goosethemarket.com No phone calls or social media inquiries please.

Super Bowl Specials

Game on! Super Bowl Sunday is February 2, and it’s SF vs KC in Goose’s meat case, too.

Pick up these specials beginning Thursday, January 30, and through Super Bowl weekend while supplies last, or call ahead to reserve 317-924-4944

• Kansas City BBQ Sausage: $10.50/lb

• San Francisco Avocado Toast Sausage: $12/lb

• Wings ‘n Sauce Sampler Pack: $30 three pounds spice-brined chicken wings ready to cook at home + four new Saucy Pigeon hot sauces: Mama’s Mustard, Gaitor Bait, Brick City, and Bourbon Smoke

Smoked Lemon-Garlic-Parsley Chicken will be available by the Whole or Half starting at Noon on Sunday, February 1: first come first served or call ahead to reserve yours 317-924-4944

Staff Chili Cook-off: Winning Recipe!

Five members of the Goose Gang stewed, smoked, and braised their entries into the first annual Staff Gang Chili Cook-off. The competition was delicious (and close: Kevin came in second by two votes!), but Goose Guests judged one winner above them all. Big congrats to meat monger Shelva on her victory! Check out her recipe.

Shelva’s award-winning Moroccan Lamb Chili

• 2 ½ lb whole peeled cippolini onions

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 1 cup Left Hand Fade to Black stout

• 2 Tbs maple syrup

• ½ oz fresh dill

• ¼ bunch fresh parsley

• ½ oz fresh tarragon

• ¼ bunch fresh cilantro

• ½ oz fresh thyme

• 2 oz unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

• 1 1/1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450F. Heat a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add onions followed by oil and toss to coat. When onions are nicely browned, add beer to pan and cook until no longer foamy. Add maple syrup and remove from heat. Tie herbs into a bundle with twine and add the bundle to the pan liquid. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes until the onions are just beginning to soften. Remove pan from oven and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Once cool enough to handle, quarter the onions and reserve along with the pan juices. Discard herb bundle.

• 1 lb Hurst dried 15 bean mix

• 1 lb dried chickpeas

• 2 shallots, peeled

• 2 whole carrots

• 4 celery stalks

• ¼ cup garlic cloves

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 smoked pig foot

• 3 qt pork stock

• ¼ cup salt

• 2 Tbs ground black pepper

Soak beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and combine remaining ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are just tender, about 30-45 minutes. Remove and discard shallot, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and pig foot.

• 5 lb lamb stew meat

• 2 tsp ground juniper

• 2 Tbs ground cumin

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1 tsp cayenne

• 2 tsp ground black pepper

• 2 Tbs salt

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 red onions, medium diced

• 3 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

• 5 jalapenos, seeded and medium diced

• ¼ cup minced garlic

• 1 large leek, halved and sliced, ¼ cup reserved for green harissa (recipe below)

• 1 qt turkey stock

• 1 - 28 oz can Roland roasted red peppers, drained and medium diced

• 2 lb lamb bones

• 2 lemons, quartered and thinly sliced with seeds removed

• ½ lb dried figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped

Toss lamb meat with juniper, cumin, crushed red pepper, cayenne, pepper, and salt. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a stockpot. Brown lamb meat. Add onion, ginger, jalapeno, garlic, and leek, and saute without browning. Add stock, roasted peppers, lamb bones, lemons, and figs. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved cippolini onions and their cooking liquid along with cooked beans and their cooking liquid. Stir to combine and season to taste.

Serve each bowl of chili with a dollop of green harissa on top.

Green Harissa

• 1 bay leaf

• 5 jalapenos, halved and seeded

• 5 garlic cloves

• 3 juniper berries

• ½ oz fresh thyme, stripped from stems

• ½ oz fresh mint leaves

• ½ bunch fresh parsley

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro

• ¼ cup reserved sliced leeks

• 1 lemon, juiced and zested

• 1 tsp dried coriander

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ cup olive oil

Combine all ingredients except oil in a Vitamix or food processor. Process, adding oil with machine running, until fairly smooth.

Thanksgiving with the Goose

Goose's Thanksgiving FAQ
- How does the "just add water" brine kit work?
- How many minutes per pound to roast my turkey?
- How long to reheat my smoked turkey?
Get these answers and more with Goose's Thanksgiving FAQ.

Get Goose's Turkey Brining Recipe: this PDF includes brining ingredients + recipe as well as notes on roasting turkey and Chris' pan sauce recipe.

Heat Your Meat: get cooking / reheating instructions for Thanksgiving Specials.

Pro Knife Sharpening before Thanksgiving: Drop off by Sunday, November 24, 10am - 6pm. Pick up begins 10am Tuesday, November 26. Starts at $3/blade. Check out more info + other dates.

Holiday Hours: Goose is closed on Thanksgiving Day but otherwise open regular hours..

watch Goose owner Chris Eley's step by step instructions for brining Thanksgiving turkey

Now Hiring

Scroll down for more info on open positions including
- Cheesemonger
- General Manager

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Cheesemonger

full time with health insurance + retirement benefits, although part time would be considered for the right candidate

This front-of-the-house position ideally suited to a person who’s as passionate about farmstead cheeses + pairings as s/he is about sharing the very best bites with others.

Duties includes

- engaging guests with information about a quickly rotating selection of farmstead cheeses, cured meats, and more
- creating enticing cheese + charcuterie window displays and beautiful arrangements on plates and boards
- slicing and packaging cured meats and cheeses to order
- assisting with food prep, taking orders, making sandwiches, and more

All positions require being part of the team that

- engages guests in exceptional front-line customer service
- demonstrates excellent product knowledge
- maintains a positive attitude and team spirit
- upholds standards for organization and cleanliness

How to Apply

Applicants may submit the form below but are encouraged to apply in person at Goose the Market 2503 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis IN 46205. Applicants who cannot apply in person may email a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] goosethemarket.com No phone calls or social media inquiries please.

General Manager

With features in Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and more, Goose the Market is a full-service butcher shop and specialty food and wine market near downtown Indianapolis. The General Manager works closely with all staff in fulfilling Goose’s commitment to offering a carefully curated selection of good, clean, and fair foods along with exceptional front-line customer service.

As the leader of all market operations, the ideal General Manager has:

• at least three years experience in a food related business such as a retail storefront or butchering, farming, cooking, etc.

• at least two years management experience in a business with top line annual revenues of at least $2-5 million

• a solid understanding of and demonstrated support for good, clean, and fair food

• excellent planning and problem solving skills

• excellent verbal and written communication skills

• excellent leaderships and mentoring skills

• excellent event management skills

• experience using Quickbooks

• experience with inventory management of a perishable product

General Responsibilities

·        Will hold all general manager responsibilities

·        Upholds and enforces quality standards and guest satisfaction of the Goose

·        Reserves the right to use any means necessary within reason to ensure guest satisfaction

·        Supervision and management of all operations within the market

·        Key holder with alarm code access

·        Cash handling

·        Writing budgets, monitoring the budget and profit margins

·        Scheduling of the entire team

·        Supervision and management of Purchasing and Receiving

·        POS knowledge and training

Purchasing and Receiving Responsibilities

·        Uphold quality assurance, wholesomeness of product, and freshness of product

·        Monitor and manage deliveries, product quality and following up on corrections

·        Check product displays, labels, and par levels

·        Oversee and direct staff in retail product displays

·        Places orders in accordance with budget and par levels

·        Issue purchase orders and check deliveries against purchase orders 

·        Curate product selection and manage purchasers

·        Rotate product selections in accordance with seasons, holidays, trends

·        Oversee production rotation for quality

Leadership Responsibilities

·        Be a solid role model

·        Encourage growth and education among associates

·        Establish expectations for associates’ performance

·        Provide associates with periodic feedback and constructive criticism

·        Hold associates accountable for expectations

·        Be firm, fair, and consistent in management

·        Be proactive rather than reactive

·        Remain calm, cool, and collected at all times

·        Oversee and work closely with Events Manager

·        Promptly and effectively handle employee  discipline

·        Schedule employees in accordance with budget and demands of business

·        Confirm that associates are working their scheduled shifts

·        If variance from a scheduled shift is needed then evaluate need and provide reasoning for change

·        Authority to handle circumstances that require immediate attention with associate issues:

·        Call offs and replacements for call offs

·        Tardiness

·        Failure to cooperate

·        Inappropriate actions from associates towards guests or other associates

·        Contact owners with of any issues

Product Responsibilities

·        Ensure that products are being labeled, rotated, and stored correctly

·        Direct staff in corrections for labeling and rotation

·        Curate new and exciting products and communicate new additions to leadership team

·        Ensure that product is of the highest quality and find outlet if it does not meet these standards

·        Check par levels and quality of sandwich station, barista station, enoteca, and cases

·        Oversee and monitor production schedules

·        Research product information

·        Train and taste staff on products

·        Oversee the gathering of information necessary to feature products for holiday pre-orders

·        Oversee membership management and product selection of Goose’s “of the month” Clubs

Sanitation Responsibilities

·        Required to be Serv Safe certified

·        Required to have a alcohol beverage service permit and server training certificate

·        Uphold sanitation standards of the market

·        Assist health department with any questions in the event of an inspection

·        Preparation for inspections

Basic Requirements

·        Average 50 hours per week (typically five days per week, ten hours per day)

·        Lead by example in uniform, personal hygiene, and attitude

·        Lead by example in work ethic

How to Apply

Applicants may send a cover letter + resume to jobs [at] goosethemarket.com No phone calls please.

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update: application period has closed for this position
Catering Sales + Event Coordinator

Catering by Goose provides exceptional client service and a unique, delectable menu for delivery, pick up, and service at four locations: Goose the Market, Smoking Goose, Oca in downtown Indy, and Oca in Carmel.

The Catering Sales + Event Coordinator builds relationships with current clients and actively engages new customers over the phone, online, and through networking in person. For small-scale and large-scale orders, this Coordinator oversees affairs from start to finish including bringing in new orders, assisting clients with menu selections, negotiating pricing and payment, coordinating orders with catering staff and on-site partners, and following up with clients.

Prior experience in catering, food service, or a related field is required, and sales experience is a plus. The successful applicant is self motivated, demonstrates excellent organization and communication skills, and has a professional, friendly demeanor as well as a commitment to customer service that goes above and beyond.

Although routine tasks may be accomplished during traditional office hours, irregular hours including evenings and weekends are required to oversee events, respond to customer inquiries, cultivate new business, and more. Meeting sales goals and growing the client base is a regular requirement of the position.

An above-average base salary plus sales commission, health insurance, and retirement benefits are available. Be a leader for the team that's banishing the boring board room lunch and inspiring events that cultivate community over local, sustainable, delicious dishes.

Apply by emailing resume and a cover letter to jobs@smokinggoose.com No phone calls please.