Deli Assistant

Centra; Ballina; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking a Deli Assistant in Ballina, County Tipperary to prepare high-quality hot and cold deli items while prioritising customer satisfaction. You will handle sandwiches, hot dishes and meat slicing, ensuring perfect displays and product knowledge is shared with shoppers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast-paced service, and a passion for quality food, with a strong focus on customer experience and store standards.

Qualifications

• HACCP training desirable but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and multi-task under pressure.
• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Prepare customer orders across fresh food areas: make sandwiches, rolls, hot foods, slice meats per portion control measures.
• Cook, prepare and display foods sold throughout the day.
• Ensure counter displays across all fresh food departments are maintained to high standards.
• Share knowledge, recipes and recommendations with customers to showcase quality foods.
• Deal with customer queries efficiently and professionally in line with store policy.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Ref

55055

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location

Ballina, Tipperary

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

12-11-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• HACCP training is desirable but not necessary
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage
• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure
• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers.

Main duties:

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`sportion control measures
• Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day
• Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day
• Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.