Butchery 2IC: Lead Team, Drive Sales & Service

Foodstuffs North Island; Howick; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island’s New World Howick is seeking a dedicated Butchery 2IC to support the department manager in maximising sales and margins while overseeing stock, expenses and a team of colleagues. You will lead meat preparation, ensure proper labelling, and uphold food safety standards to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Experience as a qualified butcher in a retail environment is essential; SAP experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder, team player and problem solver.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Customer and Food Safety focused.
• Reliable and have a strong work ethic to demonstrate to other team members.
• Experience as a qualified Butcher in a similar retail environment.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Maintaining standards and an eye for detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated and a good team player.
• Proven customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Breaking, boning, slicing and cutting all carcasses and meat in preparation for sale.
• Adhering to and leading all Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure all meat that is displayed is done so correctly trayed, wrapped and labelled.
• Assist the Butchery Manager to meet department targets and operational delivery standards.
• Completing orders of product as necessary.
• Assist the Butchery Manager in effectively managing the team in the department.
• Complete all necessary traceability as required.

Skills

Strong relationship builder

Team player

Problem solver

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability/work ethic

Physical fitness

Customer service experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island’s New World Howick is seeking a dedicated Butchery 2IC to support the department manager in maximising sales and margins while overseeing stock, expenses and a team of colleagues. You will lead meat preparation, ensure proper labelling, and uphold food safety standards to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Experience as a qualified butcher in a retail environment is essential; SAP experience would be advantageous.