Deli Assistant

Centra; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Portlaoise is seeking a Deli Assistant to join our team on Mountrath Rd. The role focuses on preparing high quality hot and cold deli products and delivering excellent customer service to ensure shopper satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, previous customer service experience, and the ability to work as part of a fast-paced team, multi-task under pressure, and share enthusiasm for great food with customers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.
• 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

Team player

Multi-tasking

Food passion

Job description

Salary On Application

Job Ref 54367

Job Title Deli Assistant

Location: Mountrath Rd, Boghlone, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 V8XA

Salary On Application

Closing Date For Applications 03-10-2026

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/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.