Prepared Produce Assistant

Are you motivated, reliable, and passionate about working with high-quality produce?

Our Auckland Fresh Produce division is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the Prepared Produce team based in South Auckland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a team environment and enjoy hands-on work with fresh food.

Position snapshot:

• Mid- November start
• Permanent, full-time role
• Roster: 6 days/week, Sunday to Friday, 06:30 am to 03:00 pm
• Location: Ihumatao Road, Mangere

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
• Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables and fruits
• Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Inspecting product quality before packaging
• Operating machinery for peeling, coring, slicing, and dicing
• Vacuum packaging and labelling
• Cleaning equipment and work areas
• Adhering to strict food safety and health & safety protocols

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in fresh produce, warehousing, or food processing
• Comfortable working in cold environments
• Physically fit with good knife-handling skills
• Intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Knowledge of food ingredients and fresh produce
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Flexible with working hours
• Reliable transport and commitment to scheduled shifts
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This is a physically active role that involves:

• Working in a cold storage and food processing environment.
• Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of produce.
• Repetitive tasks such as slicing, dicing, sorting, packing, and processing products.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and manual handling.

Applicants should be comfortable working in these conditions and able to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role.

What to Expect
At Service Foods, we foster a positive and dynamic work environment. We are guided by our core values: creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility. These principles drive our commitment to excellence and team success.

We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.

Pre-employment checks include:

• 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 Fresh Produce of Foodservices industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now with your CV and cover letter.

Apply now

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