Deli Assistant

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

Job summary

Centra Drogheda is hiring a Deli Assistant to prepare high-quality hot and cold deli items and ensure exceptional customer service. The role involves early shifts, a fast-paced environment, and a focus on teamwork to deliver top-quality food and patient shopper experiences.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and a passion for great food, with a flexible approach to shifts across mornings to evenings.

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`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

HACCP training

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Passion for food

Job description

Job Ref

53619

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location:

John's Centra Plattin Rd Drogheda A92K759

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

01-09-2026

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

Deli Assistant Required

Experience Would Be Preferable But Not Essential

Shifts are flexible across the working week

Role would have circa 30 to 40 hours per week

Typical shifts 5.45 am to 3pm, 8am to 5pm, 10am to 6pm, 12pm to 8pm and 3pm to 10pm. This role would be a mix of these shifts over 4 to 5 days per week.

Pay will be based in Expereince

This is a fast paced enviroment and you will gain excellent skills from this role,