Williamson's Foodworks has an exciting opportunity available for self-motivated individuals to join our team as a Full-Time Deli / Kitchen Assistant.

This is a hands on role to help maintain the efficiency of our Deli Department at our Gisborne Store. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction goals by supporting the Deli Manager to fulfil a variety of tasks as directed.

Reporting to the Deli Manager and working closely with other team members the focus of this role is in store presentation, stock control, administration, team work and most importantly customer service. You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Assist with daily kitchen requirements and work flow across the kitchen/Deli team
• Assist with the ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of produce stock
• Working with Deli suppliers to quickly act on goods received which fail to meet department quality standards
• Prepare, package and display kitchen products for sale
• Preparing special orders as required.
• Recommending, slicing, weighing, packaging, and pricing meats, cheeses and other deli products.
• Updating displays, cases, and other customer-facing areas to ensure new items and promotions are showcased
• Ensuring that work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing rubbish, and confirming that equipment is in working order.
• Assist as required with the ordering, receiving, unloading, storage and rotation of stock across the department
• Assist the Deli Manager by maintaining vigilant control on stock quality with regards to shrinkage
• Constantly review quality of stock to ensure compliance with food safety process
• Assist with service of all Deli area products when required
• Review and ensure correct pricing & ticketing is displayed throughout the department
• General cleaning duties in the Deli Department general work area and cool room
• Practice companies Policies and Procedures and ensure all safety standards are adhered to including Food Safety processes

Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes with on the job training provided as required:

• Able to work across 7 days Monday to Sunday during store operating hours
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently liaise with staff and customers
• Attention to detail and problem solving ability
• Be a team player who is flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent organisational & time management skills
• Great attention to detail and superior customer service skills
• Be physically capable of undertaking substantial lifting and being on your feet for long periods of time
• Positive attitude with lots of initiative
• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently liaise with staff and customers
• Basic computing skills
• Previous Deli &/or Supermarket experience will be deemed essential.
• Previous experience in staff management will be deemed beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of Deli items will be considered essential
• Kitchen experience is essential