Team Leader Butchery (Night shift)

at  Service Foods

WE ARE SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED TEAM LEADER TO OVERSEE THE NIGHT OPERATIONS OF OUR NEWLY ACQUIRED BUTCHERY IN TE RAPA.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will play a crucial role in managing night shift butchery operations.

This position demands strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in butchery, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment. In this job, you will:

• Supervise and lead a team of butchers and assistants during the night shift, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to production schedules.
• Oversee the production process, including cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all products meet Service Foods’ quality and safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of meat products, ensuring adequate stock for production while minimising waste and spoilage.
• Train new employees on butchery techniques, safety procedures, and company policies. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies at all times.
• Creating high-quality cuts of meat according to designated specifications, including deboning techniques.
• Wrapping and packing finished meat cuts and products to ensure proper hygiene and maintain freshness.
• Packing processed meat stock into cartons for organized storage and future use.
• Ensure that the stock is labelled correctly and packed as per Operational SOPs
• Check to ensure all meat are stored properly and stock is rotated

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Immediate start
• Full time, permanent
• Hourly Pay rate: $30-$35 (based on experience)
• Night shift allowance plus staff purchase discounts
• Location: 8 Simsey Place, Te Rapa Park
• Roster: Sunday – Friday Nights
• Shift timings: 10.00 pm – 06.00 am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position demands strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in butchery, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment. In this job, you will:

• Supervise and lead a team of butchers and assistants during the night shift, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to production schedules.
• Oversee the production process, including cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all products meet Service Foods’ quality and safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of meat products, ensuring adequate stock for production while minimising waste and spoilage.
• Train new employees on butchery techniques, safety procedures, and company policies. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies at all times.
• Creating high-quality cuts of meat according to designated specifications, including deboning techniques.
• Wrapping and packing finished meat cuts and products to ensure proper hygiene and maintain freshness.
• Packing processed meat stock into cartons for organized storage and future use.
• Ensure that the stock is labelled correctly and packed as per Operational SOPs
• Check to ensure all meat are stored properly and stock is rotated.