Deli Assistant

The Hollies Farm Shop; Little Budworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hollies Farm Shop in Cheshire is seeking a Deli Kitchen Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, starting mid-October. You will prepare deli products, label and package for retail, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety for our customers.

You will also perform daily compliance checks, manage stock rotation, assist with displays, and work collaboratively with the deli team and other store departments to deliver exceptional service across Cheshire sites.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: prepare deli products, label and package for retail, maintain quality and hygiene.
• Daily compliance records: perform temperature checks and daily monitoring, document digitally.
• Product display: arrange deli items attractively and maintain stock rotation.
• Cleanliness and hygiene: keep deli area clean, comply with food safety procedures.
• Stock management: monitor stock levels, assist with counts and inventory.
• Food waste reduction: minimize waste and repurpose surplus items where possible.
• Product knowledge: stay informed about origin, taste and preparation methods.
• Team collaboration: work with deli team and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Additional duties: weekend flexibility and ability to work across Cheshire sites.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene and food safety

Customer service

Stock management

Job description

Deli Kitchen Assitant | Full Time | Mid- EndOctober Start

As a deli kitchen assistant you will be responsible for food preparation, product displayand maintananceofa clean and hygienic deli/kitchen department. You will play a vital role in enhancing our customers experience in our shop and ensuring they enjoy high quality deli products.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Prepare deli products, cutting cheese, slicing cold cuts, package and label food for retail. Maintain food quality and freshness standards, ensure all food products are labelled accurately. You will complete the necessary training courses to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations are maintained.

Daily Compliance Records

You will be responsible for carrying out the relevant checks and a daily basis in a timely manner. Temperature checks, goods inwards and cleaning lists and all monitored digitally and should be completed in the time frames stated.

Product Display

Arrange deli products attractively in the fridges and ensure stock rotation is carried out to maintain freshness. Monitor stock levels and restock when necessary. Ensure product dates are correctly recorded in the correct date diaries and products are removed when they reach expiry date.

Cleanliness and Hygiene

Maintain a clean and sanitise deli area, including workstations, displays and equipment. Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times to ensure food safety standards are met. You will be responsible for ensure your own personal hygiene standards are met. You will be smartly presented, hair tied back if necessary, hands washed regularly and no loose jewellery, false nails or lashes that pose a risk to the food.

Stock Management

Assist in monitoring stock levels and inventory. Notify the management team of low stock or fast selling items. Participate in regular stock counts and keep the stock rooms, fridges and freezers and a clean and organised state. You will help when deliveries arrive, carry out the necessary temperature and quality checks and check off and store the products correctly.

Food Waste Reduction

Minimise food waste by managing rotation of products, making use of promotions to move slow sellers and repurposing surplus items in creative ways.

Product Knowledge

Stay informed about all deli products including origin, taste and preparation methods. Share this knowledge with customers and colleagues to enhance the overall experience. Share ideas of recipes, new product suggestions or display methods. Innovation and creativity are encouraged.

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively with the deli team and other store departments to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service. Familiarise yourself with other departments layouts and stock in order to help customers more effectively. Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.

Additional Duties

• Must be flexible to work weekends and across various sites within Cheshire