SAKU, a Japanese Tonkatsu restaurant with locations in Vancouver and Toronto, is looking for a Meat Prep / Central Kitchen Staff member for our new Mississauga location, scheduled to open in October 2026.
No previous meat prep experience is required. Full training will be provided.
[Position]
Meat Prep / Central Kitchen Staff
[Wage]
Starting at $19.00/hour~
- Wage increases may be offered based on experience and job performance.
- Opportunities for advancement are available based on performance and ability.
[Working Hours]
Full-Time / Minimum 4 days per week
- Working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Minimum 4 days per week
- Working days may vary depending on the schedule.
[Work Location]Main Location
4048 Confederation Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L5B 0J4
Our new Mississauga location is scheduled to open in October 2026. Once the location opens, this will be the primary work location.
Training Location
SAKU Edward
22 Edward St, Toronto, ON M5G 1C9
Before the Mississauga location opens, approximately one month of training will be provided at SAKU Edward starting in September.
[Main Responsibilities]
The main responsibility of the Central Kitchen is to prepare, portion, and package pork, chicken, shrimp, and other ingredients according to SAKU standards for distribution to our restaurant locations.
This position does not involve breaking down whole cuts of meat from scratch. The primary responsibility is to work with meat that has already been initially processed, then trim, portion, and package it according to SAKU's portion sizes and quality standards.
Main duties include:
- Cutting and portioning pork and chicken
- Preparing shrimp and other ingredients
- Packaging and labeling food products
- Preparing products for restaurant delivery
- Organizing and managing inventory
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the work area
- After the Mississauga location opens, delivering prepared products to SAKU Edward after completing the daily prep work
Previous experience is not required. Full training will be provided for all necessary tasks.
[Delivery Responsibilities]
This position also includes delivering prepared ingredients from the Mississauga Central Kitchen to SAKU Edward in Downtown Toronto approximately four times per week.
On delivery days, the typical schedule will involve prep work from 8:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM, followed by delivery to SAKU Edward.
Deliveries will mainly consist of meat and other ingredients required by the SAKU Edward location. As the position involves loading and unloading products, applicants should be comfortable with physically active work and some lifting.
A company vehicle will be provided for deliveries. Depending on where you live, the vehicle return arrangement can be adjusted as follows:
1. If you live near the Mississauga location:
- Deliver prepared products from Mississauga to SAKU Edward in Downtown Toronto.
- After completing the delivery, drive the company vehicle back to the Mississauga location.
- Return the vehicle in Mississauga and finish your shift there.
2. If you live near Downtown Toronto / SAKU Edward:
- Complete prep work in Mississauga and deliver the prepared products to SAKU Edward.
- Return the company vehicle at SAKU Edward and finish your shift in Downtown Toronto.
- For your next shift, you may use the company vehicle from Downtown Toronto to commute to the Mississauga location.
Therefore, whether you live closer to Mississauga or Downtown Toronto, the vehicle return location can be arranged based on your commuting needs.
- A company vehicle is provided for delivery duties.
- A valid driver's licence is required.
- Applicants must be able to drive safely and transport food products responsibly.
[Requirements]
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid work permit/visa for at least 6 months
- Must have a valid driver's licence
- Food Handler Certificate
- Comfortable working in an environment where Japanese may be spoken
- Responsible, reliable, and committed to your work
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively
- Able to adapt to different situations as needed
- Good time-management skills and ability to work efficiently
- Strong awareness of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Comfortable with physically active work, including moving meat and food products
- Interested in long-term employment and growing with the company
[What We Offer]
- Full training and structured onboarding
- No previous meat prep experience required
- Stable full-time working environment
- Opportunities for wage increases based on performance and experience
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Company vehicle provided for delivery duties
- Flexible vehicle return arrangements based on your commuting needs
[How to Apply]
Please send your resume along with the following information to:
Email: [email protected]
Please Include:
- Resume
- Current Visa / Work Permit Type
- Visa / Work Permit Expiry Date
- Driver's Licence status
- Availability
After reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.
We look forward to hearing from candidates who are interested in joining SAKU and growing with our new Mississauga location.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
