Location: Wigram, Canterbury, New Zealand
Workplace: On-site only
Company: Original Foods Baking Co.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: Multiple positions available
Schedule: Morning, Afternoon, and Night shifts
Job Overview
Original Foods Baking Co. is seeking reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic Bakery Assistants to join its factory production team in Wigram, Canterbury.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a structured production environment and can perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency. If you are dependable, physically fit, and enjoy working as part of a team, this position offers a stable opportunity with a well-established New Zealand-owned bakery.
High application volumes are expected.
Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Bakery Assistant |
| Employer | Original Foods Baking Co. |
| Location | Wigram, Canterbury |
| Workplace | On-site only |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Vacancies | Multiple |
| Shifts | Morning, Afternoon, Night |
Key Responsibilities
As a Bakery Assistant, you will:
- Assist in various stages of bakery production
- Measure and weigh ingredients accurately
- Cut, prepare, pack, and wrap baked products
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas
- Follow food safety and workplace procedures
- Perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail
- Support team members to meet daily production targets
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Education, Experience and Language Requirement
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- Education: No formal qualification required
- Experience: Production or manufacturing experience preferred but not essential
- Language: Basic English communication skills
- Physical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 25 kg comfortably
- Availability: Commitment to a consistent shift pattern
Work Environment
This role involves:
- Working in a fast-paced bakery production facility
- Performing repetitive, hands-on tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Lifting and handling bakery products
- On-site work only (remote work not available)
Personal Suitability
You should be:
- Reliable, trustworthy, and dependable
- Physically fit and safety-conscious
- Detail-oriented with strong numeracy skills
- Comfortable with routine and repetitive work
- A positive team player with a good work ethic
Benefits Offered by Original Foods Baking Co.
Original Foods Baking Co. provides:
- Staff discounts on bakery products
- Permanent full-time employment
- Multiple shift options
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work with a well-known New Zealand-owned brand
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered for this role, please apply online through SEEK.
Walk-in applications are not accepted.
Due to a high number of applications, responses may be delayed. We appreciate your patience and will contact shortlisted candidates as soon as possible.
Please ensure your application clearly outlines your availability and preferred shift(s).
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which statement best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
- What is the maximum weight you are comfortable lifting?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Bakery Assistant?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- Do you hold a current New Zealand driver’s licence?
- Do you own or have regular access to a vehicle?
- Which shift do you prefer (Morning / Afternoon / Night)?