Deli Assistant

Centra; Ballincollig; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Ballincollig Cork is seeking a Deli Assistant to prepare high quality hot and cold deli products and ensure top customer satisfaction. You will work from 6am, handle fresh food preparation, displays, and customer service in a fast-paced store.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, previous customer service experience, and a passion for food, with the ability to work as part of a team and multi-task under pressure. HACCP training is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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`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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Previous customer service experience

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Multi-task under pressure

Passion for food

HACCP training

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
54324
Job Title
Deli Assistant
Job Type
Full time
Location:
Centra Ballincollig Cork
Salary
On Application
Closing Date For Applications
30-09-2026
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
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