Lead Butcher, Training & Standards Leader

Northern Farms; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Farms is seeking a Lead Butcher, Training & Development in Canada. You will deliver hands-on training to improve knife skills, fabrication techniques, yield optimization, and floor-level capability while coaching production staff and standardizing cutting practices.

Work closely with operations and QA to ensure product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This role requires extensive butchery experience and formal certification.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years hands-on butchery experience.
• Deep knowledge of pork carcass anatomy and fabrication.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, CFIA).
• Experience training or mentoring others in production.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training in knife skills, safety, fabrication techniques, and yield optimization.
• Support onboarding and upskilling of staff on the floor.
• Create practical training materials and reference guides for consistent instruction.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor across the floor.
• Investigate product quality concerns and align with QA on standards.

Skills

Butchery expertise

Food safety

Training & mentoring

Job description

Northern Farms is seeking a Lead Butcher, Training & Development in Canada. You will deliver hands-on training to improve knife skills, fabrication techniques, yield optimization, and floor-level capability while coaching production staff and standardizing cutting practices.

Work closely with operations and QA to ensure product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This role requires extensive butchery experience and formal certification.