Fresh Foods Assistant

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

Job summary

PAK’nSAVE Queenstown is seeking a customer-focused individual to join our Fresh Food team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will bring ambition and enthusiasm to play an important role within our team.

The roster is Wednesday – Sunday 11.30am – 9.00pm, with responsibilities including food preparation, packing, presenting products, coaching the team, and ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous food handling and preparation experience.
• Customer service focused and committed to high quality products.
• Experience in leading a team and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, packing and presenting products ready for sale.
• Plan, organise, lead and control deli operations with Department Manager to meet objectives.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Coach the team and maintain a positive work atmosphere.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure quality across displays.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Team leadership

Training

Food safety

Job description

PAK’nSAVE Queenstown offers a supportive management structure, a lovely team environment and personal development opportunities.

We are seeking a customer focused individual to join our Fresh Food team on a full-time basis. The applicant should possess ability, ambition and enthusiasm to play an important role within our overall team.

The roster is: Wednesday – Sunday 11.30am – 9.00pm

The ideal candidate will be:

• Someone with previous food handling and preparation experience
• Customer service focused and committed to providing our customers with high quality products
• Experienced in leading a team and assist in ongoing training
• Up to date on Food Safety and Health & Safety standards

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for preparing, packing and presenting products ready for sale
• In conjunction with the Department Manager - plan, organise, lead and control the operations of the deli department ensuring company objectives are met
• Providing a high level of customer service
• Coaching the team and maintaining a great atmosphere for the team to work
• Maintaining stock levels in cabinets and retail spaces and ensuring all products on display are of superior quality

Applicants must be New Zeland Residents/Citizens or hold valid Work visa. We invite applicants who are planning on living and working in Queenstown long term.