head butcher - retail or wholesale

JO & JOHN MEAT PRODUCE & DELICATESSEN LTD.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

A leading meat production company in Mississauga is seeking a Head Butcher for retail or wholesale operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for meat preparation, supervision of staff, and customer service. A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is required, along with a secondary school graduation certificate. The position offers a salary of $37.50 per hour for 44 hours a week. Benefits include free parking and diverse work environment support for various employment groups.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare meats for processing.
• Cut carcasses and prepare special cuts as per customer orders.
• Supervise other butchers and meat cutters.
• Prepare special displays of meats and fish products.

Skills

Meat preparation and processing

Supervision of staff

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Band saw

Power grinder

Slicing machine

Sausage machine

Job description

Head Butcher - Retail or Wholesale

Posted on March 04, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details JO & JOHN MEAT PRODUCE & DELICATESSEN LTD.

Location: Mississauga, ON L4X 2B2 (On site)

Salary: $37.50 per hour, 44 hours per week.

Employment type: Permanent, Full time.

Shift options: Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime available. Starts as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Remove bones from meat
• Weigh meats for sale
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
• Grind meats
• Train meat cutters
• Make special sausages
• Slice cooked meats
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensil
• Power grinder
• Salami mixer and cooker
• Sausage machine
• Slicing machine

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye coordination

Qualifications

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience: 5 years or more in a similar role.

Language: English.

Benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Membership in a group is not a job requirement.

• Persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment.
• Newcomers and refugees: Supports with foreign credential recognition.
• Youth: Provides awareness training for a welcoming environment.
• Veterans: Provides awareness training for a welcoming environment.
• Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations.
• Mature workers: Provides awareness training for a welcoming environment.
• Visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination.

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-03-25