Butcher or Butchery Assistant

Foodstuffs NZ; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking an energetic Qualified Butcher or an eager Butchery Assistant to join our busy team. Whether you are a qualified tradesperson or starting your career, we have a place for you.

You will be involved in preparation, customer service, and strict food safety practices, ensuring the counter is well-presented and stocked at all times. The role requires reliability, physical fitness, and good English communication, with roster flexibility including early starts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team and be reliable.
• Ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods in a cold environment.
• Fluent English to communicate with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparation: Cutting, Traying, Wrapping & Pricing.
• Customer service: Greeting customers, answering queries and offering cooking tips.
• Food safety: Adhere to NZ Food Safety standards and health & safety protocols.
• Presentation: Keep the counter and self-service cabinets stocked, clean and appealing.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Communication

Flexibility

Legality

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Qualified Butcher or an eager Butchery Assistant to join our busy Butchery team. Whether you are a fully qualified trade professional or looking to kickstart your career in the meat industry, we have a place for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation:Cutting, Traying, Wrapping & Pricing
• CustomerService: Greeting customers, answering queries, and providing tips onhow to cook different cuts.
• FoodSafety: Strict adherence to NZ Food Safety standards, hygienepractices, and health & safety protocols.
• Presentation:Ensuring the butchery counter and self-service cabinets are always fullystocked, clean, and visually appealing.

What We Are Looking For:

• Reliability:You are punctual, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a team.
• PhysicalFitness: Ability to handle heavy lifting and stand for long periods ina chilled environment.
• Communication:Fluent English to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Flexibility:Availability to work a roster that may include early mornings (e.g., 6:00AM starts) or weekend shifts.
• Legality:Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What's in it for you?

• Onthe job training and support
• StaffDiscount

Days & Hours for all of the above roles will bediscussed at interviews.

Closing Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026