Butchery Assistant

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunedin PAK’nSAVE, part of Foodstuffs South Island Limited, is seeking a hands-on Butchery Assistant. You’ll join a practical team that values reliability, teamwork and a positive attitude as you help keep the department busy and running smoothly.

This role involves packing, labelling, stocking, quality checks and adhering to food safety standards while assisting customers and supporting the butchery team. Training and promotion from within are encouraged in a friendly store environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and ready to roll with dependable work ethic.
• Team player who supports colleagues and maintains pace.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Pack and label meat products carefully and accurately.
• Keep displays full, fresh and well-presented throughout the day.
• Check dates and rotate stock to ensure quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department following food safety procedures.
• Assist the team and customers as needed.

Skills

Reliable

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Job description

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Hours: Friday – Tuesday (5am-1:30pm) 40 hours

Ready to get stuck into a hands on role in our Butchery?

Do you have a great positive attitude, enjoy learning new things, love being part of a close knit team and like a job that keeps you busy and on the move? Then we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a Butchery Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking Butchery Team. We’re a practical, hands on team where everyone helps out and takes responsibility for their work. We take pride in doing things well, and keeping standards high - whether that’s helping customers, packing and labelling, or keeping the cabinet looking its best.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Packing & Labelling – weigh, pack and label our meat products carefully and accurately
• Stocking the Shelves – Keep our displays full, fresh and looking their best throughout the day
• Quality & Rotation – check dates, and make sure only quality products make it onto our shelves
• Keeping things spotless – help keep the department clean, tidy and safe while following food safety procedures
• Helping the Team – work alongside our butchery team, help customers and pitch in wherever you’re needed

About You:

• Reliable and Ready to Roll - If you say you’ll be there, you’ll be there. We value people who are dependable and take pride in their work.
• Team Player - We help each other out, keep the pace up and enjoy the day while we’re at it.
• Positive Attitude - You’re willing to learn, work hard and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Previous butchery or supermarket experience is a bonus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are even more important.

About Us:

At Dunedin PAK’nSAVE we are at the heart of our community. We are proudly locally owned and operated, and we’re proud of the hardworking people who help make our store a great place to shop and work.

We work hard, support one another, and take pride in providing New Zealand's lowest food prices while delivering a great shopping experience for our customers every day.

What We Offer:

• A Supportive Team - You’ll be joining a crew who’ve got your back and take pride in what they do.
• Opportunities to Grow - We believe in training, development and promoting from within.
• Ongoing Learning - Gain valuable retail experience and build skills that can open doors to future opportunities.
• The Right Tools - A well-equipped department, good systems and a team that knows how to get the job done.
• A Great Work Culture - Respect, teamwork, good banter and a job well done.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen, Resident, or hold a valid New Zealand Work Visa.