Prepared Produce Team Leader

Our Christchurch branch is looking for an experienced and hardworking Team Leader to assist the Manager with the day-to-day operations in the department.You will be part of a dynamic group that prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, Full-time role.
• Working days: Sunday to Friday (Saturdays off)
• Working hours between 7.30 am to 4.00 pm (approx.)
• Immediate start

Responsibilities include:

As the Team Leader, you are responsible for assisting the Prep. Produce Manager in leading, overseeing and managing all operational aspects of the department

• Supervise daily activities of the Prep. Produce department, including quality assurance, inventory control, and floor productivity
• Assist the Prep. Produce Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Lead and supervise the Prep. & packing teams to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Assist in managing order processing to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock to prevent wastage or shortages.
• Ensure all equipments are properly maintained and functioning.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled before dispatching
• Assist the team in cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce.
• Monitoring product quality before packaging by closely inspecting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality and health regulations and industry standards.

What you need:

Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment. You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved. You should be friendly and a people's person.

• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in Produce or related field
• Around 1-2 years of experience in a Team Leader role, preferably in Prepared Produce
• Strong understanding of produce/ foodservices industry, including product knowledge, processing techniques and regulations.
• Proficient in literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong computer skills, and ability to learn and work with multiple systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
• Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
• Able to lift weight up to 20-25 kg
• Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to full-time hours

Working at Service Foods

At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a positive, dynamic work environment. Our core values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—guide everything we do. We encourage you to embrace these values as you grow and succeed with us. We embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, Supportive, inclusive team environment and Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation.

How to apply: If you are a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about prepared produce and fresh produce industry, we encourage you to apply today! To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter online detailing your relevant experience and achievements. Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our Careers page.

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

Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening through an accredited provider.