Butcher

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited – Alexandra New World in Central Otago is seeking an experienced butcher to join a close-knit team. You will work in a hands-on butchery environment, with shifts starting early and a 40-hour week Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualified staff are not mandatory; practical experience is essential. The role involves maintaining quality cuts, accurate labelling, stock monitoring, and collaboration with packers and retail staff, while adhering to safety standards and bringing

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in a butchery environment is essential.
• Formal qualifications are not required.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cuts to retail specifications.
• Ensure accurate presentation and labelling.
• Monitor stock and assist with ordering.
• Follow all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Support packers and retail staff as needed.
• Bring fresh ideas and innovation to the department.

Skills

Butcher experience

Job description

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Alexandra New World is a proudly family-owned supermarket serving the Central Otago community.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Butcher to join our dynamic Butchery Team. Formal qualifications are not required, but solid hands-on experience in a butchery environment is essential.

You'll be joining a close-knit Butchery team of 10, made up of four qualified butchers alongside apprentices, knife hands, packers and students. It's a supportive environment where everyone pitches in, works closely together and takes pride in what they do.

We're happy to discuss hours to make the role work for the right candidate, but days will be Tuesday-Saturday. Shifts start at 5.00am, with full-time hours being 40 per week.

Key Tasks:

• Prepare cuts to retail specifications
• Ensure accurate presentation and labelling
• Monitor stock and assist with ordering
• Follow all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
• Support packers and retail staff as needed
• Bring fresh ideas and innovation to the department

Interviews will be conducted as applications are received for suitable applicants.