Deli Counter Assistant
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: AUNT NELLIE'S CAFE Aunt Nellies Café is looking for a reliable Deli Counter Assistant. This is a practical role for someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in good presentation and can work efficiently in a busy café/deli environment. What we offer: On the job training and support. A welcoming team environment. Opportunity to build skills in coffee, customer service and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Preparing fresh deli items including sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and salads to a consistent standard.
- Food prep and portioning, including cutting and prepping ingredients (e.g. meats, cheeses, vegetables) safely and neatly.
- Making and batching sauces, dressings and fillings to agreed recipes and portion sizes.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation at the deli counter and prep areas.
- Following food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Ensuring stock is rotated correctly (FIFO), labelled, dated, and stored safely.
- Serving customers at the deli counter, answering queries, and providing friendly service.
- Operating the till and handling payments when required.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to carry out food prep, including regular cutting/chopping and working to set recipes.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in a deli, café, kitchen, or food production environment.
- Food hygiene training/certification (or willingness to complete).
Further Information
The Employer is: AUNT NELLIE'S CAFE JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1760899
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 19/02/2026
- Closing date
- 31/03/2026
- Worktime
- Between 9am - 3pm, days to be confirmed