With a commitment to excellence, Service Foods take pride in delivering fresh and sustainable products to our valued customers.

As we approach the busy festive season, we’re looking for dedicated and hardworking Butchers to join our team to accommodate increased demand.

The role:

• Immediate start
• Permanent, Full time
• Location: Ihumatao road, Mangere, Auckland
• Days of work: Monday to Friday
• Shift timings: 04.00 am start till 12.30/01.00 pm

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:

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and passionate about what they do. You would be physically strong and fit, can hit the ground running and love working in a fast-paced environment.

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 1-2 years 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 multitask and meet deadlines
• Share our values of Resilience, Inclusivity and humility

About us:
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, 15 distribution centres covering over 20 acres spread throughout the country, servicing 10,000+ clients supported by around 750 team members.

Why Join Us?
At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about butchery and meat industry, we invite you to apply!
Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.
Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.