Butcher or Butchery Assistant
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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