Butchery 2IC

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Foodstuffs South Island is hiring a Butchery 2IC at Waimate New World for a full time onsite role. You will support the Manager, plan and run day to day Butchery operations and help drive the team forward. This busy department offers growth and the chance to hone butchery skills with strong customer service. Key duties include hitting department targets, production planning, quality and cleanliness, maintaining merchandising standards, upholding food safety, leading the team, stock ordering and waste control. A qualified butcher is preferred but not essential; supermarket experience helps. Apply promptly with a tailored cover letter highlighting leadership and planning, and a CV to Glenn Pierson at [email protected].

An exciting opportunity has become available within our supermarket. We are calling for a person who is passionate about Butchery & Customers, who can plan, organise, and control the day-to-day operations of the Butchery Department in the Manager’s absence.  You will need to support the Manager on a day-to-day basis, and help drive the team forward.

This is a fun, busy department with loads of growth & opportunity to hone your butchery skills.

A Qualified butcher is preferred but not essential & supermarket experience would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities/abilities include:

⭐Achievement of key department targets.

⭐Production planning, quality & Cleanliness.

⭐Ensure standards of merchandising are achieved and maintained.

⭐The implementation and overseeing of Department Food Safety requirements.

⭐Effective team leadership & communication.

⭐Computer Literacy - Stock ordering to meet the stores requirements.

⭐Waste control within the Department.

This role is a full-time position, and a keen eye for detail is critical.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept the challenge of this rewarding position then apply now with a cover letter and your CV to:

Glenn Pierson

Waimate New World

Via email application to [email protected]

All Applicants must be either a New Zealand citizen, NZ permanent resident or have a valid NZ work permit.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so don’t delay in expressing your interest!

Applications close Friday 7th August 2026 unless the position is filled prior.