Casual Butcher

New World Aokautere is a small format Supermarket in Palmerston North. We are locally owned and operated and part of the Foodstuffs North Island Cooperative. We are large enough to be competitive but small enough to care. Our customer promises are Fair Value, Inspiring Solutions and Awesome Experience.

We are seeking a Butcher that is keen to help us with casual work. We are a small team of 2 in this department so are looking for someone that is keen to help cover when they are away. If you are motivated, self-confident & a team player this is for you This role could also suit someone semi-retired.

Often we have advance notice of dates which is easier for planning, however sometimes it could be at short notice.

Our Butchery department boasts a good range of fresh local and imported butchery products. We are proud to have butchers on site that deliver exceptional basic and add-value products.

Whether you are just getting started in your butchery career, or winding down from it, we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will have expertise in small goods, gourmet cuts and experience in sausage making.

There are opportunities to develop in this role, and you will also qualify for our 5% team discount off groceries.

Key job requirements:

- FMCG, fresh food or food retail experience.
- Trade Qualification preferred but not essential.
- Has experience with Food Control Plans & Health and Safety in a work environment.
- Unit 167 and 168 is preferred but not essential.
- Good knowledge of butchery cuts
- Great Customer Service.
- Physically fit and high level of personal presentation.
- Good understanding of both written and spoken English & Maths.