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Butcher or Butchery Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island

Accredited employerFull-timePosted 6 days ago

Job Description

Butcher or Butchery Assistant

We are looking for an energetic Qualified Butcher or an eager Butchery Assistant to join our busy Butchery team. Whether you are a fully qualified trade professional or looking to kickstart your career in the meat industry, we have a place for you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation: Cutting, Traying, Wrapping & Pricing
  • Customer Service: Greeting customers, answering queries, and providing tips on how to cook different cuts.
  • Food Safety: Strict adherence to NZ Food Safety standards, hygiene practices, and health & safety protocols.
  • Presentation: Ensuring the butchery counter and self-service cabinets are always fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing.

What We Are Looking For

  • Reliability: You are punctual, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Physical Fitness: Ability to handle heavy lifting and stand for long periods in a chilled environment.
  • Communication: Fluent English to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
  • Flexibility: Availability to work a roster that may include early mornings (e.g., 6:00 AM starts) or weekend shifts.
  • Legality: Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
  • What's in it for you?
  • On the job training and support
  • Personal development
  • Staff Discount
  • Days & Hours for all of the above roles will be discussed at interviews.
  • If you are reliable, ready to take the next step in your career and looking to develop your skillset further, we would like to hear from you, so APPLY now!
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