Grocery / Chilled Frozen Assistant

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

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is advertising a Temporary Full-Time Supermarket Assistant in the Grocery, Chilled & Frozen Department in Otago, Oamaru. The role focuses on replenishing stock, presenting the department to a high standard, and delivering outstanding customer service while upholding Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Shift pattern includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; you must be able to work in cold environments and in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance with Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety programs.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Replenishing stock.
• Presenting the department to the highest possible standard.
• Providing outstanding customer service.
• Maintaining Health, Safety and Food Safety.
• Work in a cold environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Health & Safety

Food Safety

Cold environment

Job description

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We have a Temporary Full-Time position in our Grocery, Chilled & Frozen Department.

As a Supermarket Assistant, your main duties will include replenishing stock, presenting the department to the highest possible standard, providing outstanding customer service levels, whilst maintaining a high level of Health & Safety and Food Safety.

Temporary Contract for 5 months

Days and hours will be:

• Monday 6.00am - 2.30pm
• Tuesday 12.00pm - 6.00pm
• Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm
• Saturday 7.00am - 3.30pm

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Show attention to detail
• Be able to work in a team and independently
• Have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Comply with our Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety programs
• Be able to work in a cold environment.

Application Close: Monday 14th October 2026