Produce Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Friendly team environment

Dunedin location

Job summary

New World Centre City in Dunedin is hiring two part-time Produce Assistants to join our Produce Department. No previous supermarket experience is required as full training will be provided.

The roles involve weekend and weekday shifts with 12.5 or 16.5 hours per week, focusing on fresh produce, stock rotation, and outstanding customer service. You will work in a fast-paced environment, help customers, and contribute to attractive displays while maintaining high store standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering friendly customer service is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Replenishing and rotating stock to keep displays fresh and attractive.
• Build and maintain appealing produce displays.
• Assist customers with enquiries and provide excellent service.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised department and storeroom.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Support the team to achieve high department standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Communication

Job description

Join the Team at New World Centre City

Are you passionate about fresh food, delivering outstanding customer service, and being part of a hardworking team?

New World Centre City is seeking two enthusiastic and reliable Part-Time Produce Assistants to join our Produce Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Produce team takes pride in providing customers with the freshest fruit and vegetables while maintaining exceptional standards throughout the department. If you enjoy being active, working as part of a team, and taking pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours of Work

Position 1

• Saturday: 4:00pm - 8:30pm
• Sunday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

12.5 hours per week

Position 2

• Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
• Sunday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
• Monday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

16.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Replenishing and rotating stock to ensure products remain fresh and well presented.
• Building and maintaining attractive produce displays.
• Assisting customers with enquiries and providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-presented department and storeroom.
• Following all Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting the team to achieve high department standards.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, honesty, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and a willingness to help where needed.
• A forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's in It for You?

• Full training provided.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• The chance to work for a locally owned and operated business in the heart of Dunedin.

No previous supermarket experience is necessary. Full training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• New Zealand Citizenship
• New Zealand Residency / Permanent Residency
• A valid New Zealand Work Visa

Applications close Sunday 15 November, unless the positions are filled earlier.

New World Centre City

Fresh food, great people, and great service at the heart of Dunedin.