Butcher Apprentice: Full-Time Meat Cutter, Weekend Shifts

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

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited, operating the New World Kaikōura store, is seeking a motivated, energetic butcher/knife-hand or someone intending a butchery apprenticeship for a full-time position. Pay depends on experience, with duties including meat cutting, packing, and service cabinet presentation.

Applicants should be ready to work weekends/public holidays and demonstrate strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality fresh meat and great customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on butchery role.
• Must be physically fit for standing long hours and lifting stock.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and packing of meat and cleaning up preparation areas.
• Service cabinet preparation and presentation to a high standard.
• Deliver high quality fresh product and assist customers with care.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Foodstuffs South Island Limited, operating the New World Kaikōura store, is seeking a motivated, energetic butcher/knife-hand or someone intending a butchery apprenticeship for a full-time position. Pay depends on experience, with duties including meat cutting, packing, and service cabinet presentation.

Applicants should be ready to work weekends/public holidays and demonstrate strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.