Deli Chef / Cook

Centra; Carlow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Carlow is seeking a Deli Chef / Cook to join our fast-paced store kitchen. The role focuses on preparing fresh foods, maintaining quality, and delivering excellent customer service throughout the day.

You'll work with a passionate team, ensure HACCP standards, manage stock and costs, and help train staff to uphold Centra’s high food standards. A dedicated, creative, and customer-focused chef will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in fresh food and food preparation.
• Experience achieving sales targets and KPIs.
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety.
• Stocktaking experience.
• Passion for the food industry; creative with fresh offering.
• Customer-focused with ability to build loyal customers.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based.
• Cook, prepare and display food throughout the day.
• Finish all orders to the highest standard.
• Support smooth running of food production operations.
• Carry out stock takes and assist cost/portion control.
• Assist in induction, training, and development of staff in food production.
• Attend trainings as directed by store management.

Skills

Deli/Kitchen exp

Sales KPI awareness

HACCP certified

Stock taking

Creative/innovative

Customer focus

Job description

Job Ref

54638

Job Title

Deli Chef / Cook

Location

O'Brien Road Carlow

Closing Date For Applications

18-10-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role

Ensure the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 2 years` experience in a role with an indepth experiencein fresh food and food preparation
• Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
• Stocktaking experience
• Have a true passion for the food industry and be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
• Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base

Main duties

• Actively liveCentra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day
• Finish all orders to the highest standard
• Support the smooth running of food production operations
• Carry out stock takes and support the working out of the cost price for product and portion control
• Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area
• Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management.