Employer Description

Centra is Ireland’s leading convenience retail group, operating approximately 480 independently owned stores nationwide. Known for fresh food, everyday essentials and friendly service, Centra offers an energetic, community-focused workplace where employees develop practical experience in retail, food preparation and customer service. Centra

Job Positions

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Number of positions: To be confirmed

Estimated Pay and Hours

Public salary information from August 2026 reported averages of €14.34 per hour for Centra Sales Assistants and €14.30 per hour for Deli Assistants. Recent Dublin-area deli listings advertised up to €16.00 per hour and between 20 and 40 weekly hours.

Because Ireland’s adult minimum wage is scheduled to increase to €14.94 per hour on January 1, 2027, that figure is used as the minimum estimated rate for a 2027 placement. The final wage, schedule and possible premium rates must be confirmed in the employment offer.

Cashier / Sales Assistant

Main duties

• Welcome customers and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Scan products and operate the cash register.
• Process cash, card and mobile payments accurately.
• Provide receipts and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Answer questions about products, prices and promotions.
• Restock shelves, refrigerators and promotional displays.
• Check product dates and rotate stock.
• Maintain clean checkout and customer areas.
• Assist with deliveries and general store operations.
• Follow security, health and safety procedures.

Deli Assistant

Main duties

• Prepare sandwiches, rolls, hot meals and cold deli products.
• Take customer orders and provide recommendations.
• Portion, package, label and display food.
• Cook and replenish products throughout the day.
• Maintain attractive and fully stocked counter displays.
• Monitor freshness and follow portion-control procedures.
• Clean counters, utensils and food-preparation equipment.
• Follow HACCP, food-safety and allergen-control procedures.
• Respond professionally to customer questions.

Centra’s official position description identifies preparing hot and cold food, serving customer orders, maintaining displays and prioritizing customer satisfaction as the principal responsibilities. HACCP training is desirable but not always mandatory. Centra

Schedule

• Full-time employees can generally expect approximately 35–40 hours per week.
• Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Deli shifts may begin as early as 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.
• Exact hours depend on the assigned store because Centra locations are independently operated.
• Participants must confirm whether the offer guarantees a minimum number of weekly hours.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in Ireland.
• Functional spoken and written English.
• Friendly and professional customer-service skills.
• Ability to work quickly in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Previous retail or food-service experience is helpful.
• HACCP or food-safety knowledge is particularly valuable for the deli position.

Benefits

• Initial workplace and position-specific training.
• Opportunity to develop retail and customer-service skills.
• Food preparation and hygiene experience for deli employees.
• Experience working with local and international customers.
• Potential progression from Sales Assistant to supervisory or management roles. Centra
• Statutory employee benefits according to Irish employment law.

Staff discounts, free meals and premium rates have not been confirmed and should not be advertised as guaranteed benefits.

Housing

• Employer-provided housing has not been confirmed.
• Participants should expect to find and pay for their own accommodation unless the final employment offer states otherwise.
• Dublin has a competitive and expensive rental market, so students should confirm the store address before selecting housing.
• Shared accommodation near a direct bus, Luas or DART route may be the most practical option.

Transportation

• Airport pickup and daily transportation have not been confirmed.
• Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and commuter rail connect many residential and commercial areas.
• Early deli shifts may begin before some public-transport services operate.
• Participants should verify the exact shift times and transport connections before accepting accommodation.

Area Description — Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is Ireland’s capital and offers international participants a lively combination of history, culture, music, shopping and social life. Its multicultural environment provides regular opportunities to practice English while meeting Irish residents, international students and other seasonal workers.

Popular attractions include Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar, the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the River Liffey. Participants can also use public transportation to explore coastal destinations such as Howth, Malahide and Dún Laoghaire. visitdublin.com

Dublin is particularly attractive to young participants seeking an active urban experience with restaurants, live music, events and easy access to nearby coastal communities. The principal practical challenge is housing, so accommodation costs and commuting times should be evaluated carefully before arrival.