Produce Processing Assistant

Our Christchurch Prepared Produce Division is looking for enthusiastic team members to join us at Woolston. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a team environment and enjoy hands-on work with fresh food. These additional roles have opened due to onboarding new customers, resulting in high production volumes—including tasks like potato peeling and other fresh produce preparation. Position Snapshot Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Hours: Sunday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days per week) 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 Previous chef experience beneficial 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 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 a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Eligibility: NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa required. Pre-employment checks: Reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and drug/alcohol screening through an accredited provider #J-18808-Ljbffr