Hands-On Fresh Produce Team Lead - Fast-Paced

Southbrook School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

NZ-owned business

Recognition and valued contribution

Job summary

Service Foods in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on Team Leader – Prepared Produce to support the Operations Leader – Produce in daily, on-site tasks. You will lead the preparation, processing and packing of fresh fruit and vegetables, driving teamwork, safety and quality to ensure orders are accurate and dispatched on time.

This role requires 1–2 years in a team‑lead or supervisory capacity, experience with fresh produce, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' Team Leader or Supervisory experience.
• Experience in fresh produce or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Leader – Produce with the daily management of the department.
• Lead and supervise the preparation and packing teams to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and quality standards across the department.
• Ensure customer orders are completed accurately and ready for dispatch on time.
• Assist with inventory management and stock control to minimise waste and shortages.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Operate and oversee equipment to ensure safe and efficient use.
• Provide hands‑on support with washing, cutting, preparing, and packing fresh produce when required.
• Promote a positive team culture and support staff development.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality assurance, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Produce experience

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Manual handling

Job description

Service Foods in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on Team Leader – Prepared Produce to support the Operations Leader – Produce in daily, on-site tasks. You will lead the preparation, processing and packing of fresh fruit and vegetables, driving teamwork, safety and quality to ensure orders are accurate and dispatched on time.

This role requires 1–2 years in a team‑lead or supervisory capacity, experience with fresh produce, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership