Service Deli Assistant

About the role

The primary role of the Delicatessen Cook is to pack, present and merchandise to ensure that a maximum range and sufficient quantity of fresh product is available for sale at the correct price at all times, as well as ensuring the department is kept clean, tidy and attractively presented.

Hours (3 roles available)

Role 1

• Sunday 6:30am-2:30pm
• Monday 6:00am-2:30pm
• Tuesday6:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesday 6:00am-3:00pm
• Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm

Role 2

• Saturday 6:30am-2:30pm
• Friday 5:30am-2:00pm
• Monday 5:30am-2:30pm
• Tuesday 5:30am-3:00pm

Key responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional, and timely service to all customers.
• Handle customer enquiries and concerns appropriately, escalating to management when required.
• Work with customers to fulfil catering requests and special orders.
• Prepare and cook a variety of deli products including hot meals, roast chickens, cold meals, sandwiches, salads, sliced meats, cheeses, platters, and catering items.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and cooking to ensure products meet store standards.
• Operate cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, and other appliances, ensuring correct temperature control.
• Portion, plate, garnish, and package food products as required.
• Ensure delicatessen cabinets and freezers are well stocked and attractively presented.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by clearing rubbish, sweeping floors, and completing general housekeeping tasks.
• Follow all Health & Safety and Food Safety policies and procedures.

About you

• A great attitude and willingness to learn!

• Physically fit and able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

• Good command of written and spoken English (desired)

• Good basic maths skills (desired)

• Unit standards 497, 167 & 168 (desired)

• Food retail or fresh food experience (desired)

• Delicatessen experience (desired)