Grocery / Chilled Frozen Assistant

Foodstuffs NZ; Waitaki Bridge; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is offering a Temporary Full-Time position in our Grocery, Chilled & Frozen Department as a Supermarket Assistant. You will replenish stock and maintain a high standard of presentation, while delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance.

This temporary 5-month contract requires you to work a rotating schedule, including mornings and weekends, and you must be able to work in a cold environment and in a fast-paced 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.
• Comply with Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety programs.
• Able to work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock in the department.
• Present the department to the highest possible standard.
• Provide outstanding customer service levels.
• Maintain Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Food Safety

Cold environment

Job description

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