Retail Assistant
Company: foodstuffs
Role summary
Retail Assistant is a role at foodstuffs in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-08-22. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Retail Assistant
- Company
- foodstuffs
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Retail
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-22
If you enjoy working with people and want a supportive team environment, this is a fantastic way to jump into the retail world. You won’t need a degree to get started, and it’s a perfect fit if you appreciate a role with steady hours and room to learn the ropes of customer service.
Job description
We are a large Supermarket located in a competitive area, seeking innovative and customer-focused team members to join our Dairy/Freezer Departments. As a member of our team, the primary focus will be on delivering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers, playing a crucial role in ensuring access to a wide variety of quality products. As a member of the Freezer team you will be part of the Dry Goods Team and will be expected to work in Grocery, Dairy, Freezer and the Liquor departments.
Successful candidates will be required to provide excellent customer service, maintain a positive attitude, thrive under pressure, and exhibit physical agility and positivity. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with regular customers, providing them with the exceptional experience they deserve. We seek individuals knowledgeable about Dry Goods operations with a genuine passion for food and customer service.
The key responsibilities of these positions include:
Delivering exceptional customer service
Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg
Maintaining stock levels and presentation standards
Implementation of Food and Health and Safety requirements
The successful applicants will demonstrate the following key abilities:
Commitment to excellent customer service
Physical fitness and a high level of personal presentation
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
A natural ability to work with people
Great communication and time management skills with the willingness to learn
An ability to play a part in a culture that promotes service and teamwork
The hours and days of the role are:
Monday 6.00am-2.30pm
Tuesday 6.00am-2.30pm
Thursday 6.00am-2.30pm
Sunday 6.00am-2.30pm
If you believe this aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply via our website, including a covering letter and C.V. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you and witness the potential value you could bring to our team.