Deli Assistants

Vacancy details

Position overview

As a Deli Assistant, you’ll interact directly with customers while preparing, serving, and packaging freshly made meals and sides. You’ll help maintain well-stocked and visually appealing displays, manage food safety protocols, and contribute to a positive shopping experience. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced role for someone who enjoys both food preparation and frontline service.

What you will do

Duties & responsibilities

Customer Service
  • Welcome customers warmly and assist them in choosing from prepared food offerings, including meals, sides, salads, soups, and specialty items.
  • Provide information about prepared foods, including ingredients, allergens, preparation methods, and reheating/storage instructions.
  • Upsell and promote daily specials, popular items, and seasonal prepared food offerings to maximise sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Handle customer orders, accurately portion and package food items, and accommodate special requests.
Product Presentation & Stock Management
  • Assist in receiving, inspecting, and storing ingredients and prepared food items to ensure freshness and quality.
  • Maintain visually appealing, organised, and well-stocked displays for prepared foods, including hot, cold, and ready-to-cook products.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels by tracking product usage, reporting low stock, and assisting with reordering.
  • Rotate prepared foods to maintain freshness and ensure the removal of past sell-by date and damaged products.
  • Ensure accurate and clear labelling of all products, including pricing, ingredients, allergens, and promotional details.
Preparation and Cooking
  • Prepare and cook a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including entrees, sides, soups, salads, and specialty items, following standardised recipes.
  • Use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, slicers, steamers, and food processors safely and effectively.
  • Follow portion sizes, recipes, and cooking procedures to ensure consistent product quality and presentation.
  • Monitor and maintain proper holding and storage temperatures for all prepared food items.
Cleanliness and Safety
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and customer-facing areas.
  • Adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols to prevent cross-contamination and comply with store and health regulations.
  • Properly handle food waste, ensure safe use of kitchen equipment, and utilise personal protective equipment when necessary.
Other

Any other task from time to time.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years work experience in retail
  • Minimum matric/diploma
  • A recent SAPS clearance
  • A valid medical certificate

What You'll Get

  • Company transport provisions
  • Company lodging provisions
  •  3 years contract (renewable)

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