Deli Assistant

Centra; Carlow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Leighlinbridge is seeking a Deli Assistant to prepare high-quality hot and cold deli products and ensure customer satisfaction remains the top priority. The role involves handling fresh foods, interacting with customers, and maintaining clean, well-presented counters throughout busy shifts.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a background in customer service, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas and make sandwiches and rolls.
• Dish up hot foods and slice meats using portion control measures.
• Cook, prepare and display foods sold throughout the day.
• Ensure counters are kept at the highest standards at all times.
• Share knowledge, recipes and recommendations with customers.
• Deal with customer queries efficiently and professionally in line with store policy.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

HACCP training

Job description

Job Ref

54903

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Location

Carlow Road, Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, R39 C9K5

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

03-11-2026

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.