Deli Assistant

Centra; Carlow; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Carlow is seeking a Deli Assistant to help prepare high quality hot and cold deli items and ensure customer satisfaction as the top priority. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment, handling deli tasks and engaging with shoppers to share food knowledge and recommendations.

The role emphasizes a passion for quality food, strong teamwork, and excellent customer service, with a focus on meeting store standards and customer needs throughout the day.

Qualifications

• HACCP training is desirable but not necessary.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.
• 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

• 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

HACCP

Communication

Customer service

Team player

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

54637

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Location

O'Brien Road Carlow

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

18-10-2026

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

• 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.