Deli Assistant

Centra; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Portlaoise is seeking a Deli Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing high quality hot and cold deli items, and ensuring customer satisfaction remains the top priority throughout service.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in customer service, and a passion for quality food. You will work as part of a fast-paced team, multi-task under pressure and help maintain high standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• 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 and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality hot and cold deli products.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is the priority.
• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Cook, prepare and display foods throughout the day.
• Deal with customer queries professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Team player

Multi-task under pressure

Job description

Job Ref

54982

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location:

Dublin Road, Portlaoise

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

10-11-2026

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.