Apprentice Butcher: Learn & Earn NZ Trade Certification

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Timaru; Remote; NZD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking a motivated apprentice to join our butchery team in Timaru. You will work toward the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Butchery (Level 4) while earning and learning in a hands-on environment mentored by experienced butchers.

You will gain practical trade skills, learn processing, packaging, stock rotation and display presentation, all while upholding food safety and hygiene standards. Applicants must have NZ citizenship/PR or a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in butchery and a desire to learn a trade.
• Reliable, hardworking and motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Good communication and customer service skills are important.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim and present a range of meat products.
• Tray, pack and label products for sale.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked displays.
• Rotate stock and check product quality.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Learn skills and techniques to become a qualified butcher.

Skills

Interest in butchery

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

NZ Certificate in Trade Butchery Level 4

Job description

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking a motivated apprentice to join our butchery team in Timaru. You will work toward the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Butchery (Level 4) while earning and learning in a hands-on environment mentored by experienced butchers.

You will gain practical trade skills, learn processing, packaging, stock rotation and display presentation, all while upholding food safety and hygiene standards. Applicants must have NZ citizenship/PR or a valid work visa.