Delicatessen Assistant / Retail Service Deli

Deli Assistants (Retail)

We have vacancies in our deli section.                                                                       If you have previous experience working in a deli or butchery;  As a chef or in high end food retailing this could be the job you’ve been searching for!

The applicant must be self-motivated, professional and possess a strong work ethic.  They must also have a friendly and bright personality with the ability to build a strong rapport with customers and peers. The successful applicant must be available to work a minimum 4 days p/week including weekend rotation. 

At New Farm Deli, we’re passionate about giving exceptional customer service and sell only quality product.  We're renowned for our quality, exceptional range of product and visual appeal.  Our aim is to delight each and every customer with exceptional service and shopping experience. 

A positive mindset, friendly attitude and great communication skills to provide the attentive customer service NFDC is known for.

A sense of urgency, good energy and initiative will help you get tasks done and support your success.

Being able to follow procedures and regulations particularly regarding cleanliness, food handling and workplace health and safety is essential.

As a Deli Team Member you'll provide exceptional and attentive service to deli customers fulfilling their requests for cured, aged meats (Jamon, Prosciutto), cooked meats and smallgoods;  antipasti;  ready to eat meals; cakes and pastries.  You'll keep displays fresh, full and enticing;   Make product recommendations and offer tasters.

A love of working with food and people (customers and team-mates) will make your role enjoyable.

Tasks / Skills / Requirements for the Position: 

• Drive and passion for extraordinary Customer Service with associated exceptional people skills
• Slice meats and cheese using a commercial slicer
• Ability to use large knives
• Retail Experience
• POS system knowledge
• Package, wrap, weigh and label product
• Clean commercial equipment by dis-assembling, washing, sanitizing 
• Sweeping, mopping, rubbish removal, general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas
• Fill out temperature, packing, production documentation
• Comply with health regulations such as sanitization, temp-keeping, date-checks 
• Adherence to food-handling hygiene, workplace health and safety at all times
• Fluency in English language and Australian Residency / ability to work in Australia without limitations
• Physical fitness for lifting and standing
• RSA (or willingness to obtain)
• Letter of reference 
• Long-term job commitment (minimum 6 months)

Close to public transport, ample (un-metered) off-street parking and situated in the heart of Brisbane.  If you believe this is the job for you, then apply now.  

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position.  Only successful applicants will be contacted - We’ll be in touch if you’re shortlisted!

Please note: If you don't yet have the required experience for this role, then apply for an entry-level role - just mark your application with ‘Entry Level’ so we know