Butchery Assistant | Processing

At Service Foods, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and premium products to the food services and hospitality industry.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Butchery Assistant to join our Meat Processing Team in Waikato.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Simsey Place, Te Rapa Park, Waikato
• Shift: Monday to Friday, worked between 06:00 AM – 03:00 PM
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

As a Butchery Assistant, you’ll play a key role in processing and packing meat products in compliance with food safety and quality standards. You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment while contributing to a culture of ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, Pack and label meat products with precision and care.
• Organise and prepare orders for customer delivery.
• Coordinate timely delivery of butchery products to specification.
• Validate shelf-life, regulatory limits, and labelling requirements.
• Operate equipment including vac pack machines for meat wrapping
• Monitor workflow and inspect product quality & food safety before packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Engage in food safety programs and uphold hygiene standards.

 What We’re Looking For

• Experience (2-3 years) in food processing, butchery, or the meat industry.
• Familiarity with food service or meat processing environments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive heavy lifting
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adherence to health and safety requirements, and food safety & quality standards
• Team-oriented with a proactive work ethic.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be considered, you must be a NZ citizen, permanent resident, or have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including:

• Employment references
• Ministry of Justice and ACC verifications
• Alcohol and drug testing by an accredited provider

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in the meat processing industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now with your CV and cover letter.