Butchery 2IC

Pakn’Save Mill Street is a thriving and customer-focused supermarket dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional service to our community. With a strong commitment to convenience and affordability, we have become a trusted destination for everyday shopping needs.

We are seeking a full-time dynamic and experienced Butchery 2IC (Second-in-Command) to join our chilled and welcoming butchery team.  As the 2IC, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Butchery Manager in the day-to-day operations of our Butchery department. You'll contribute to delivering a positive shopping experience for our customers while ensuring operational excellence in the Butchery section.

As Butchery Assistant Manager (2IC) you will:

• Collaborate closely with the Butchery Manager to oversee the butchery department's operations, including inventory management, staff supervision.
• Provide leadership and support to the butchery department team members, fostering a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and scheduling butchery department staff as needed.
• Monitor butchery inventory levels, assist with ordering, and ensure product availability and freshness.
• Manage butchery department merchandising and ensure that butchery displays are attractive and well-stocked.
• Provide a high level of customer service, handle customer inquiries and concerns regarding butchery products in a professional and friendly manner.
• Food Safety, you will need to be able to follow our Food Safety plan, you will need to complete all required paperwork and follow all of the procedures included in the plan.
• Housekeeping will be a big part of this role; our butchery department needs to be kept in a clean and hygienic state at all times.
• Assist with administrative tasks and reporting related to the Butchery department.

• This role will ideally suit someone who has experience in the butchery industry and who has previously been in a supervisory/management position.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high butchery department standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and customer-oriented environment.
• Sound knowledge of computer skills.
• Physically fit and able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Availability to work flexible hours, early mornings, evenings and a weekend day.

• On the job training and support
• We will offer you job security
• Be part of a 100% locally owned and operated store.
• Personal development
• Competitive pay rate
• Staff Discount & Foodies Perks

If you have the skills we are looking for, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career and looking to develop your skillset further, we would like to hear from you, so press APPLY now!

In accordance with the Immigration Act 2009, you will be asked to provide evidence of your entitlement to work in New Zealand during the selection process.

About PAK’nSAVE Mill Street

PAK’nSAVE Mill Street is part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative. We employ over 210 people and serve 31,000 people a week and help to support our community across the Waikato. We are proud to always provide customers a fresh as, sweet as and cheap as experience in our store