Butchery Assistant

Gilmours Manukau is looking for a motivated Butchery Assistant to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our Butchery department, ensuring our commercial, hospitality, and retail customers always have access to the highest quality, freshest meat products.

From managing bulk stock and maintaining the strict cold chain to assisting with basic prep and delivering exceptional customer service, no two days are the same. If you enjoy physical work, have a keen eye for detail, and take pride in keeping a spotless workspace, we want to hear from you!

• Location: Manukau, Auckland
• Hours: Saturday 6am-3:30pm and Sunday 8:45am-4pm

• Work Type: Part-Time/Permanent

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Stock & Merchandising: Replenish shelves, multi-decks, and walk-in chillers with bulk and retail-ready meat products using strict FIFO stock rotation.
  
• Quality & Presentation: Monitor 'Short Dated' products, manage markdowns, ensure accurate ticketing, and inspect packaging to ensure everything on display meets our high standards.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain meticulous cleanliness across the department. Conduct regular temperature checks and strictly follow our Food Control Plan (FCP).
• Cold Chain Management: Efficiently move delivery pallets, cartons, and fresh meat from the loading dock to the chillers within strict timeframes.
  
• Customer Service: Assist our wholesale and business customers with bulk-buy inquiries, locate products, and help with heavy lifting and loading when required
• Basic Prep: Assist the team with basic tasks such as traying, wrapping, and labeling meat cuts.

   

What We Are Looking For:

• A Sharp Eye for Detail: You spot an expiring date, a blown vacuum seal, or a missing price ticket from a mile away.
  
• Fit and Capable: This is a highly physical role. You must be comfortable lifting heavy items (up to 25kg) and working in a cold environment (0°C to 4°C) for extended periods.
  
• Safety First Mindset: A solid understanding of food hygiene standards and general Health & Safety regulations.
  
• Great Communicator: You are comfortable chatting with our business customers and working closely with the Butchery Manager and the wider warehouse team.
• Experience: Prior experience in a butchery, supermarket meat department, or food processing role is a definite advantage, but a fantastic attitude and willingness to learn are just as important!

   

Why Join Gilmours Manukau?

At Gilmours, we supply the hospitality and foodservice businesses that keep Auckland running. We offer a stable, supportive team culture, a safe working environment, and the opportunity to grow your skills within a trusted New Zealand brand.