Deli Assistant

Centra; Riverstick; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Riverstick is seeking a Deli Assistant to prepare high-quality deli items and ensure customer satisfaction remains the top priority. You will handle hot and cold foods, assist customers, and maintain display standards throughout shifts.

The role suits someone with a passion for food, strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a busy team. Training and progression opportunities are available in a supportive store environment.

Qualifications

• HACCP training is desirable but not necessary.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, multitask under pressure.
• A passion for food and sharing knowledge with customers.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas, make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats.
• Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day.
• Ensure displays across all fresh food departments are at the highest standards at all times.
• Share knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers showing passion for quality food.
• Deal with customer queries efficiently and professionally in line with store policy.

Skills

HACCP training

Excellent communication skills

Previous customer service experience

Team player in fast-paced environment

Passion for food

Job description

Job Ref

53873

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Full time

Location

Main Street Riverstick, Cork On the Way to Kinsale

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

11-09-2026

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.

Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate