Fresh Foods Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Fresh Foods Supervisor to lead daily operations across bakery, butchery, deli and produce sections. You will manage shift workflows to ensure product freshness, optimal stock presentation and a high-quality customer experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing prep, stocking and display, enforcing HACCP and health regulations, monitoring stock levels and waste, and delivering excellent service on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail supermarket or fresh food operations; training provided.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 kg (45 lbs).
• Flexible availability for early mornings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Early starts required.
• Must be NZ resident.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily prep, stocking, rotation (FIFO), and display presentation across fresh departments.
• Enforce HACCP protocols, local health regulations, temperature logging, and cleaning schedules.
• Monitor stock levels, track waste.
• Address customer inquiries promptly, resolve complaints on the floor, and maintain top service standards.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Food safety knowledge

Stock management

Education

No formal qualification required

Job description

Department: Fresh Foods (Bakery, Butchery, Deli,Produce)

Reports To: Store Manager

Job Summary

The Fresh Foods Supervisor leads daily operations across fresh departments to ensure maximum product freshness, optimal stock presentation, and strict adherence to food safety standards. This role manages shift workflows and drives a high-quality customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Operations: Oversee daily prep, stocking, rotation (FIFO), and display presentation across fresh departments.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce HACCP protocols, local health regulations, temperature logging, and cleaning schedules.
• Inventory & Shrinkage: Monitor stock levels, track waste.
• Customer Service: Address customer inquiries promptly, resolve complaints on the floor, and maintain top service standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

RequirementDetails

• Previous experience in retail supermarket or fresh food operations but are willing to train the right person
• Physical Ability Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20 kg (45 lbs).
• Availability Flexible availability for early mornings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Early starts required.
• Must be NZ resident .