Prepared Produce Assistant - Service Foods
Our Wellington Prepared produce division is seeking motivated team members to join the day shift on a casual basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who excel in a team environment and have a passion for working with high-quality produce. The role includes responsibilities related to prepared produce as well as delivery driving.
The role:
Casual position, Immediate start- Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt
- Shift times: 07.00 am to 03:30 pm
The job:
Our Prep Produce assistant will be -- Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
- Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables and fruits
- Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
- Monitoring product quality by closely inspecting items before packaging
- Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
- Frequent use of processing machinery
- Vacuum packaging and labelling prepared produce
- Cleaning equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels, and work areas
- Strictly adhering to food safety standards and observing health and safety protocols
The person:
Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment. You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved.Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.
- Have intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience in pick, pack, produce or food processing industry
- Have basic knowledge of food ingredients
- Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
- Strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
- Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to hours offered
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 a hardworking and committed individual who is passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply online for this exciting opportunity.
Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.
Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC), and alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.