Butcher

With a commitment to excellence, we take pride in delivering fresh and sustainable products to our valued customers. As we expand our operations, we are looking for a hardworking, dedicated Butcher to join our team at the new branch in Wellington.

**THE ROLE**:

- Immediate start
- Role: Full time, permanent
- Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt, Wellington
- Days of work: Monday to Friday
- Shift timings: 4.00 am start till 12.00 pm/1.00 pm
- Alternate Saturdays (early finish)
- Hourly wages: $29.66 gross

As a butcher, you will be part of a fast paced team and assist in providing high quality meat cuts. You will be a confident Butcher, matching qualification and/or experience is beneficial.

**THE JOB**:

- Cut meat to separate meat, fat and tissue from around the bones
- Cut specialised cuts and deboning
- Wrapping and packing of meat cuts and products
- Move carcasses to boning table for preparation and work on machinery for processing.
- Pack processed stock into cartons for storage.
- Ensure that the stock is labelled correctly and packed as per Operational SOPs
- Check to ensure all meat are stored properly and stock is rotated.
- Maintain high standards of Food safety and Health and Safety at all times

**THE PERSON**:
The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

- A Trade qualification or relevant butchery experience beneficial
- Skill and experience in cutting meat and preparing standard meat cuts
- Proven skills in Beef Boning or Slicing
- Around ½ - 1 year of hands on experience in the industry
- Evidence of a referenced, stable work history
- Be physically fit and able to lift/move heavy items
- A proven commitment to Safety & Wellbeing and Food Safety in the workplace.
- Organised, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Share our values of Resilience, Inclusivity and humility

**THE EMPLOYER**:
Service Foods is New Zealand's largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution businesses. The company has grown from humble beginnings in Christchurch to now operating over 200 refrigerated trucks, 14 distribution centres covering over 20 acres spread throughout the country, servicing 10,000+ clients supported by around 800 team members.

**Keen to join us?**
- To be considered for this role, you must be a New Zealand Citizen, resident visa holder or already have a valid visa that allows you to live and work in New Zealand._