Deli Chef / Cook

Centra; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking a Deli Chef / Cook in Portlaoise to ensure the food production area operates efficiently and delivers excellent products. You will cook, prepare and display food, finish orders to a high standard and support daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of fresh food experience, a proven track record in meeting KPI targets, and is HACCP trained with strong stocktaking skills. Customer focus and creativity with the fresh offering are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a role with an in-depth experience in 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.

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 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.

Skills

Fresh food experience

Sales targets

HACCP trained

Stocktaking

Creative and innovative

Customer focused

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

54983

Job Title

Deli Chef / Cook

Job Type

Full time

Location:

Dublin Road, Portlaoise

Closing Date For Applications

10-11-2026

Job Description

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.