Deli Assistant

Centra; Ballina; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Ireland is seeking a Deli Assistant to prepare high-quality hot and cold deli items and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. You will handle orders, maintain display standards, and share recipe ideas with shoppers.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, a passion for quality food, and a commitment to Centra values. Monday to Friday shifts with daytimes, on-site at Ballina location.

Qualifications

• HACCP training is desirable but not necessary.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.
• Ability to multi task under pressure.
• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers.

Responsibilities

• 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`s portion 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork under pressure

Food passion

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.

Job Ref

54240

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location

F26 T228

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

28-09-2026

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.

About The Locality

This position is Monday to Friday mornings and afternoon shifts.

Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate