Qualified Butcher or Experienced Knife Hand

Foodstuffs North Island; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive team culture

Career progression

Community-focused retailer

Job summary

PAK'nSAVE Gisborne, part of Foodstuffs North Island, is hiring a Qualified Butcher or Experienced Knife Hand for a permanent full-time role. You will cut meat to specs, maintain quality and safety standards, and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced team environment.

Applicants should have a butcher qualification or at least 6 months of knife-hand experience, strong meat knowledge, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified butcher, or at least 6 months' experience as knife hand in a commercial meat processing or retail butchery environment.
• Knowledge of meat preparation, cutting techniques and handling practices.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cutting meat to departmental and customer specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
• Assisting with stock management and product replenishment.
• Keeping the work area clean, organised, and health and safety compliant.
• Collaborating with the team for a consistently excellent shopping experience.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Job description

Qualified Butcher or Experienced Knife Hand

Qualified Butcher or Experienced Knife Hand

PAK'nSAVE Gisborne | Permanent Full-Time Position (Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week) | $27 - $30 per hour

Are you passionate about delivering quality products and exceptional customer service? Do you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment?

PAK'nSAVE Gisborne is looking for a Qualified Butcher or Experienced Knife Hand to join our busy Butchery team. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career with a locally owned business that values hard work, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cutting meat to departmental and customer specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
• Assisting with stock management and product replenishment.
• Keeping the work area clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure a consistently excellent shopping experienWhat We're Looking For
• Qualified butcher, or at least 6 months' experience working as a knife hand in a commercial meat processing or retail butchery environment.
• Sound knowledge of meat preparation, cutting techniques, and handling practices.
• A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay starting from $27.00 - $30.00 per hour, with opportunities for progression based on skills and performance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive and friendly team culture.
• Career development opportunities within one of New Zealand's leading supermarket groups.
• The chance to be part of a business that values its people and its community.

If you're ready to bring your skills, passion, and experience to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: North Island, Gisborne, Gisborne