Butcher/Butchery Assistant

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

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Full time 40 hours, includes a weekend day, permanent.

We are currently seeking a motivated, energetic, reliable person to join our fabulous butchery team at New World Kaikōura.

This position could suit a qualified butcher, an experienced knife-hand, or someone that would like to complete a butchery apprenticeship. Pay would be dependent on experience.

The role will involve a variety of tasks including the following:

• Passionate about delivering high quality fresh product and enjoys working with meat!
• Cutting and packing of meat and cleaning up preparation areas
• Service cabinet preparation and presentation to a high standard

Please note: Our busiest times are long weekends/public holidays and summer holidays

The person we are looking for will have the following attributes:

• Have a passion for giving excellent customer service and going the extra mile for our customers
• Be able to work well in a team, but also be able to complete tasks unassisted in the required timeframe
• Must be able to identify what products need replenishing as you walk the department - initiative is an absolute must!
• Be honest and reliable
• Must be physically fit as they will be on their feet all day and they need to be able to lift the boxes of stock
• Must have a positive approach to their day and have a 'can-do' attitude
• Must be process driven and able to follow instructions
• Must be keen to learn
• Have great presentation skills and attention to detail

If you have the necessary skills and are interested in joining our successful, friendly team then

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.