Bakery & Deli Assistant

Foodstuffs South Island; Waimate; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island New World Waimate is seeking a passionate Deli/Bakery Assistant for a fixed-term period. The role requires early morning starts and weekend shifts with potential for extra shifts.

You will assist with food preparation, baking, packing and presentation, while maintaining our strict food control standards. You’ll join a collaborative team, demonstrate initiative, and have opportunities to learn and grow within the store.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and strict food control program.
• Loves baking and decorating.
• Good knowledge of cooking, production, packing and presentation.
• Strong teamwork, initiative and can work independently.
• Honest, reliable and a positive attitude.
• Physically fit (you will be on your feet all day with some heavy lifting).
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a passionate, fixed term Deli/Bakery Assistant to join our team at New World Waimate.

The hours require early morning starts and a weekend day with potential for additional shifts from time to time.

We are looking for:

• A passion for food and maintaining our strict food control program
• Has a love for baking and decorating
• Good knowledge of cooking, production, packing and presentation
• Strong teamwork, initiative and can work independently.
• Honest, reliable and a positive attitude
• Physically fit (you will be on your feet all day with some heavy lifting)
• A willingness to learn and grow

If you are enthusiastic, enjoy food preparation and take pride in delivery exceptional products we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold a New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.

Applications close 30 September 2026.(Applications may close if the ideal applicant is found earlier than date stated.)