Service Deli Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Friendly team environment

Career development

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island in Auckland is seeking a motivated Service Deli Assistant to join our busy deli team. This hands-on role involves food preparation, cooking, merchandising, record keeping, and serving customers in a fast-paced environment.

You'll prepare and present a range of fresh deli products, maintain high standards, and provide excellent customer service. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be able to start early shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for food and customer service.
• Confidence handling fresh food products, including raw meat, seafood, and shellfish.
• Strong attention to detail regarding food safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of fresh and ready-to-eat deli products.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, and other deli items.
• Ensure the Service Deli is well stocked, clean, and presented to a high standard at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with product selections.
• Complete food safety, temperature, cleaning, and production records accurately.
• Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and store procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Service Deli Assistant to join our busy Service Deli team.

If you have a passion for food, enjoy providing excellent customer service, and take pride in maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you. This is a hands‑on role involving food preparation, cooking, merchandising, record keeping, and serving customers in a fast‑paced environment.

Bring quality food and great service together in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused deli environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of fresh and ready‑to‑eat deli products.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, and other deli items.
• Ensure the Service Deli is well stocked, clean, and presented to a high standard at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with product selections.
• Complete food safety, temperature, cleaning, and production records accurately.
• Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and store procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for food and customer service.
• Confidence handling fresh food products, including raw meat, seafood, and shellfish.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding food safety and compliance requirements.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting boxes, handling stock, and being on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexibility and reliability, with a commitment to early starts.

Days and Hours of Work

• Monday: 5:00am - 2:00pm
• Tuesday: 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Thursday: 5:00am - 3:00pm
• Sunday: 5:00am - 2:00pm

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within a well‑established supermarket.
• A workplace that values quality, teamwork, and customer service.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be able to provide proof of eligibility upon request.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before advertising closes.

Closing Date: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.