Foodstuffs South Island

Service Deli Assistant

Foodstuffs South Island  •  Christchurch, NZ (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Service Deli Assistant - Full Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover

New World Fendalton is looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Service Deli Assistant to join our busy Service Deli team.

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 12 months, providing maternity cover.

As part of our Service Deli team, you will help prepare and present fresh food, serve customers, keep the department well stocked, and maintain excellent food safety and cleanliness standards.

You’ll be joining a supportive team environment where great customer service, teamwork, and a positive attitude are valued every day.

About the role:

  • Serving customers from the Service Deli cabinets and delivering excellent customer service
  • Preparing and presenting a range of fresh hot and cold food, including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, catering orders, and hot chickens
  • Keeping cabinets full, fresh, tidy, and well presented
  • Following all food safety, health and safety, and cleaning requirements
  • Supporting the team with daily preparation, cleaning, and department tasks

What we’re looking for:

  • A friendly and helpful approach with strong communication skills
  • The ability to work well in a team and support those around you
  • Good time management and the ability to multi-task in a busy department
  • A positive work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn

Hours of work:

  • Monday 6.30am-3.30pm
  • Tuesday 6.30am-3.30pm
  • Wednesday 6.30am-3.30pm
  • Thursday 6.30am-3.30pm
  • Sunday 6.30am-3.30pm

This is a full-time position. There may also be opportunities to pick up and cover additional shifts when required.

If you have the passion, energy, and customer focus to help bring the New World experience to life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now and include a cover letter and full curriculum vitae with your application.

Applications close Sunday 30 August 2026, but don’t wait — apply now.

Foodstuffs South Island

About Foodstuffs South Island

Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh, On the Spot and Trents stores feeding the South Island.

Through sunshine, storms and snow, our teams work hard together to positively impact our customers’ lives everyday by bringing them great value, quality groceries, and friendly service.

From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there's a Foodstuffs store serving your South Island community.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Christchurch, NZ
Year Founded
Unknown
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