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.

Advantages

- 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.

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📌 head butcher - retail or wholesale (Mississauga)
🏢 JO & JOHN MEAT PRODUCE & DELICATESSEN
📍 Mississauga