Deli Assistant

Centra; Portlaoise; Remote; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking a customer-focused deli operative in Ireland to prepare hot and cold deli items, assemble sandwiches and rolls, and maintain high counter displays. You will engage with customers, answer queries, and uphold store policies while sharing food knowledge.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced setting, with a passion for quality food and active involvement in Centra’s brand values.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is advantageous.
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure.
• A passion for food with the ability to share knowledge with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality hot and cold deli products.
• Make sandwiches and rolls; dish up hot food; slice meats.
• Ensure counter displays are maintained to high standards.
• Assist customers with queries in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate Centra values and provide excellent service.

Job description

On Application

Closing date for applications:

03-10-2026

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
• 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.

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