Deli Assistant

Centra; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Centra Newport in Newport, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a part-time Deli Assistant to prepare hot and cold deli items and ensure customer satisfaction is the priority during the shift.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, prior customer service experience, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for good food.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous 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.
• 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 under pressure

Food passion

Job description

Job Ref

54974

Job Title

Deli Assistant

Job Type

Part time

Location:

Newport Co Tipperary

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

08-11-2026

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.

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