Deli Assistant

Centra; Ballincollig; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Ballincollig Cork is seeking a Deli Assistant to prepare hot and cold deli products and ensure customer satisfaction remains the top priority.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, previous customer service experience, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will start early shifts from 6am and contribute to high standards across the deli area.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Previous customer service experience is advantageous.
• 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 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

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Teamwork in fast-paced env

Multi-task under pressure

Passion for food

Job description

Job Ref: 54324

Job Title: Deli Assistant

Job Type: Full time

Location: Centra Ballincollig Cork

Salary: On Application

Closing Date For Applications: 30-09-2026

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:

• Centra Ballincollig Cork is looking to hire a full time deli assistant
• The role is full time
• Candidates must be able to start work from 6am
• Looking for a candidate to start straight away