Produce Assistant - Part-Time

Foodstuffs South Island; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday roster 9:00am–5:00pm

Friendly team environment

Training and development to build your

Quality customer service focus

Job summary

New World Bishopdale is hiring a Produce Assistant to join our fresh produce team. You will help prepare and stock fruit and vegetables, keep displays tidy, and ensure items meet our quality standards.

You’ll serve customers with a smile, assist in maintaining food safety and cleanliness, and work closely with the broader store team on busy days. Friday 9:00am–5:00pm roster; full training provided.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and pride in doing things properly.
• Reliable, honest and strong work ethic.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable standing and handling fresh produce.
• Good attention to detail and care about presentation.
• Previous supermarket or produce experience is a bonus, but full training can be provided.
• Team player who’s happy to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce Preparation & Stocking – Receive, unpack, rotate and replenish fresh fruit and vegetables, ensuring stock is fresh and available for customers.
• Department Presentation – Keep displays full, tidy and visually appealing throughout the day.
• Quality Control – Check produce for freshness and quality, removing any damaged or unsuitable items.
• Customer Service – Serve customers with a smile, answer questions and help them find what they need.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness – Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe food handling.
• Teamwork – Work alongside the wider supermarket team, pitching in wherever needed to keep the department running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Honesty

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ability to stand for long periods

Produce experience (bonus)

Job description

We’re Hiring a Produce Assistant at New World Bishopdale!

Do you enjoy working with fresh food, keeping things looking great, and helping customers find the best produce? Do you take pride in a well-stocked, fresh and inviting department? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We’re on the lookout for a Produce Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team. This is a Friday role, 9:00am–5:00pm (8 hours), with the opportunity to become part of a supportive team that takes pride in providing quality fresh produce to our customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Produce Preparation & Stocking – Receive, unpack, rotate and replenish fresh fruit and vegetables, ensuring stock is fresh and available for customers.
• Department Presentation – Keep displays full, tidy and visually appealing throughout the day.
• Quality Control – Check produce for freshness and quality, removing any damaged or unsuitable items.
• Customer Service – Serve customers with a smile, answer questions and help them find what they need.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness – Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe food handling.
• Teamwork – Work alongside the wider supermarket team, pitching in wherever needed to keep the department running smoothly.

About You

• You have a positive attitude and take pride in doing things properly.
• You’re reliable, honest and have a strong work ethic.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re comfortable working on your feet and handling fresh produce.
• You have good attention to detail and care about presentation.
• Previous supermarket or produce experience is a bonus, but full training can be provided.
• You’re a team player who’s happy to help wherever needed.

What We Offer

• A consistent Friday 9:00am–5:00pm roster.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• Training and development to help you build your skills.
• The opportunity to be part of a busy department focused on quality and great customer service.