Butchery Assistant/Knifehand

Location: 2183 East Coast Road, Silverdale, Auckland Hours: 32 hours per week (5 days a week) Work Type: Monday to Sunday rotating shifts About the Role: We are looking for a diligent and passionate team member to join our Korean butchery, located inside the largest Auckland Korean supermarket opening in Silverdale, Auckland, on January 29, 2027! We are seeking a Butchery Assistant / Knifehand to deliver fresh, high-quality Korean-style meat products and exceptional service to our customers. Whether you are looking to start a career in butchery or want to work in a vibrant environment using your food handling experience, everyone is welcome. Key Responsibilities - Basic meat preparation: Basic prep work meeting Korean-style meat preparation standards, such as marinating meats and breading. - Packaging and labeling: Accurately packaging and labeling fresh and marinated meats. - Customer service and cashiering: Serving customers with a friendly attitude, operating the point-of-sale (POS) system, and handling inquiries. - Hygiene management: Maintaining and sanitizing workstations, equipment, and store cleanliness in accordance with food hygiene standards. - Inventory and store management: Assisting with receiving, displaying, and packaging meat products. - Shift Details (Rotating Shifts) The role is 32 hours per week, with rotating shifts across weekdays and weekends. Weekdays and Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM OR 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM OR 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM What We Are Looking For: - Visa Requirements: Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand (Citizen, Resident, or valid Work Visa holder). - Experience: Prior butchery experience is not required; we will provide friendly training! (Experience in retail, customer service, restaurant/kitchen, or food processing is highly regarded). Qualifications and Attributes: - Diligent, reliable, and strictly adheres to scheduled work shifts. - Capable of performing prep work such as handling meat, marinating, and breading. - Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. - A collaborative team player who communicates well with colleagues. - Available for rotating shift work, including weekends. - Physically fit and comfortable smoothly handling items weighing 10kg or more.