Fresh Foods Assistant
PAK'nSAVE · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Stocking products
- Serving customers
- Preparing food
What they ask for
Must be able to work fixed roster including weekends, provide customer service, lift boxes and push trolleys, and have New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa.
About the job
Fresh Foods Assistant
Business Unit: PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
Job Type: Fixed Term/Project
Job End Date: 19/11/2026
CHRISTMAS TEAM MEMBERS
We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, customer focused individuals to join our team for our busy and exciting summer trading period. We have opportunities in our Produce, Dry Goods, and Seafood departments.
Our Christmas roles are full-time and fixed term; you will be starting now and working until the end of February to help support our busy teams.
You do not need to have previous experience in a supermarket, and we will provide you with the necessary training. However, previous food preparation experience would be an advantage for our Seafood position.
Job description
- Being responsible for the movement of stock
- Presenting products ready for sale
- Providing excellent customer service
- Helping customers with their queries
- Keep the store looking its’ best
- Working safely, and complying with food safety and health & safety practices
- Preparing, packing and labelling food products (Seafood)
Our rosters are fixed, so you’ll always know what days and hours you will be working. The rosters are 45 hours per week.
Opportunities Available: Seafood department: Sunday to Thursday 9am to 6.30pm Dry Goods (Grocery) department: Tuesday to Saturday 5am to 2.30pm, and Sunday to Thursday 5am to 6.30pm. Produce department: tbc The pay rate will be $26.50 - $27.00 per hour.
Ideal Candidate Description
- Able to work the roster, including weekend work
- Customer service focused and friendly
- Reliable and have a strong work ethic
- Physically strong and able to lift boxes and push trolleys
- A team player, with the ability to also work independently
We welcome applicants who are residing in Queenstown and are ready to start working now.
Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency, or a valid New Zealand Work Visa. This short-term role may suit those holding a Working Holiday Visa, who speak and understand English.
If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.
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