Qualified Butcher

**Joining Countdown Eastgate is more than just taking on a new job. You’ll be a specialist in this tight-knit and hardworking team and as a Butcher you’ll ensure there is always a great selection of prime cuts for our loyal customers
**We offer a number of benefits to staff including**
- Training and development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Work close to home
- Grocery discount card
- Discounted online shopping delivery
- Diverse and inclusive team environment
- Gym and insurance discounts

**The hours and days for this Butcher position are Wednesday - Saturday 0600-1430.
**Showcase your impressive knife skills and knowledge of meat. In this hands on role, a day in the life could look like**:

- Cutting, trimming and packaging meat products as well as using different machinery
- Interacting with customers helping them choose the best cuts of meat for their needs
- Maintaining great presentation for the Butchery department
- Sharing your knowledge by training and developing other team members
- Championing Occupational Health and Safety and Food Safety practices to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors

**In this role we are looking for our new Butcher to**:

- Hold a NZ Certificate in Trade Butchery
- Have a willingness to start early and work on your feet for most of your shift
- Be a strong communicator and effectively communicate with customers and team members
- Regularly lifting up to 15kgs, bend, reach and complete repetitive movements

**Whether we are giving Kiwi kids free fruit, giving to our local food banks and communities, reducing waste or celebrating diversity, we are committed to making Kiwi’s lives a little better every day.
**If you are ready to share your passion with our team and customers click APPLY NOW