Butchery 2IC / Assistant Manager

Since opening in October 2022, our stunning store has become a valued part of the magical Mangawhai community. We're proud to offer a modern, welcoming, full-service supermarket shopping experience in a beautiful new space.

We're passionate about people - our team and our customers are at the heart of everything we do!  We have a brilliant team here and we are proud of the many compliments we receive about our friendly happy team and the positive atmosphere in our store.

We are currently seeking a qualified Butcher (or have a minimum 5+ years equivalent experience)  with leadership experience to be part of the amazing team at New World Mangawhai!

Butchery 2IC Role:

• Operationally hand on focused role
• Ensure the meat cases and freezers are appropriately stocked and maintained
• Correctly & efficiently slice and cut all meat
• Assist in the traying up of meat as required
• Maintain daily operation in collaboration with the Butchery Manager
• Support the Butchery Manager in leading the team and department
• Support with ordering and other admin tasks
• Maintain an exciting, fresh, customer experience driven serve over
• Ensure all customer special orders are prepared to agreed timeframes
• Support and drive Health Safety and Wellbeing, Food Safety, and all store procedures  
• Ensure high presentation standards for the butchery department & store
• Support the Seafood Manager and seafood department as needed

What's in it for you:

• We're in it together, we look after each other, back one another, communicate effectively, and work together as one winning team, every time. ?
• Prove yourself in a new store and within New World which is known for its people development and career opportunities
• Development through on the job training and online through Foodies learning
• You'll be working with the latest technology, equipment and processes
• A store discount at New World Mangawhai !
• Be part of a 100% locally owned and operated store

What are we looking for:

• Must be qualified (or have 5+ year equivalent experience in butchery)
• Customer experience focused
• A passion for developing and maintaining a full, creative, fresh serve over
• Reliable, honest and be a good team player
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Confidence & maturity to work unassisted at times

Apply early

We will be interviewing during the process

The job may close earlier if the position is filled

Applications must already be in New Zealand and must be eligible to work in New Zealand

About New World & Foodstuffs;

You know New World, PAK 'n SAVE and Four Square, right? That's Foodstuffs! We're one of New Zealand's biggest companies so choosing a career within one of our stores means boundless opportunities. Whether you're a student looking for part-time hours or an experienced grocery professional keen to progress their career - a job within our stores can work for you.