Deli Chef / Cook

Centra; Naas; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Naas is seeking a Deli Chef / Cook to ensure the deli area operates efficiently while delivering excellent products. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will cook, prepare and display food, finish orders to a high standard and support daily food production.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of fresh food experience, HACCP training, stocktaking skills and a passion for the food industry with a customer-focused approach.

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 and innovative with the fresh offering.
• Customer focused with ability to build a loyal customer base.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra 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 costing for product and portion control.
• Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area.
• Attend training or development programmes as directed by store management.

Skills

Fresh food experience

Sales targets & KPIs

HACCP & food safety

Stocktaking

Food industry passion

Customer focus

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.

Job Ref:

54195

Job Title:

Deli Chef / Cook

Job Type:

Full time

Location:

Monread Rd, Naas

Closing Date For Applications:

24-09-2026

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.

About The Locality

Reporting to the Head Chef, this is a full time position for someone who is a foodie and would like to develop more knowledge around hot food and preparing dinner dishes in a deli/catering setting.

You will assist with the day to day running of the food preparation section(s) of the deli business

• Assist in the day to day operations of the food/chef role and help the chef with daily activities and duties
• Salad, soup and vegetable prep
• Help map out daily dinners and execute from start to finish
• Work alongside the chef when on together, but once fully trained you can operate the hot food department on quieter days where less dinner solutions are needed and the focus is on chicken fillet rolls & breakfast rolls etc. (eg. Sundays)