Assistant Chef


New World The Sands has joined the Papamoa community! With a brand-new store and impressive offering across grocery, butchery, deli, bakery, produce and liquor, we ‘ve had a great first year of trading!

We are seeking a full time Assistant Chef to join our Delicatessen Team working an early shift across the week, including one weekend day. As part of our Delicatessen Team, you’ll play an integral part in delivering an awesome fresh food offering and shopping experience for our community. 

The Role:

  • Cooking and food preparation.
  • Merchandising to ensure deli cases are fresh and appealing.
  • Prepare and present a variety of meats and deli products to the highest standard.
  • Contribute creative ideas to menu development.

 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. 
  • You’ll be working with the latest technology, equipment, and processes. 
  • Drive something within a flexible and creative working environment – if there’s a better way, let us know! 
  • Be part of a 100% locally owned and operated store.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in a café, restaurant or deli environment with a strong understanding of food preparation and presentation.
  • A passion for cooking a creating high-quality dishes.
  • Ability to develop new and exciting deli options that cater to a variety of tastes.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Able to follow food safety and compliance processes.
  • Reliable, honest and a good team player.

 

About New World & Foodstuffs. 

You know New World, PAK’n’SAVE and Four Square right? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies, you just don’t know it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!

 

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 426301.66816

Location: North Island, Bay of Plenty, Papamoa

Closing Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026