Service Area Assistant Deli

About this role

Pick n Pay is looking for a Deli Service Area Assistant for its store on Nicol, Gauteng. You will help customers in the deli and keep the department running smoothly, safely and to a high standard.

What you’ll do

• Serve customers with deli products in a friendly, professional and timely way.
• Prepare and package food items where needed, following approved procedures and recipes.
• Keep product displays neat, check freshness and mark dates and prices correctly.
• Help with stocktaking, receiving deliveries and checking stock levels. Report shortages, damages and wastage.
• Keep the service area, refrigeration units and display counters clean and working. Report faults quickly.
• Follow food storage, handling and disposal rules, and complete hygiene checklists and cleaning schedules.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Good numerical skills for weighing, portioning and pricing.
• Ability to follow instructions and food safety procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle stock and equipment safely.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• You must live in Alexandra or Sandton.
• Advantageous: previous experience in a deli, food service, catering or supermarket.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who enjoys serving people and works well in a busy shop. You should be honest, reliable and careful with food and hygiene. If you are happy to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, this role could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and ID ready to show or upload.
• Show any customer service, food service or till experience on your CV, even if it was part-time.
• Write one or two examples of how you kept a work area clean, safe or accurate. Use real examples from school, work or home.