At IKEA, it is so much more than a job !!

IKEA Food team in Lakeside are looking to welcome fast-paced and hardworking Food & Beverage assistants to join and play a big part in our multi-skilled team.

Prior experience in food is desirable, but not essential, all you need is a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves.

FRONT OF HOUSE
As a front of house team member, you are the face of our IKEA food team providing excellent service to our fantastic customers!
We are looking for people who are passionate about food and great service. You will be working across our Customer Restaurant and our Swedish food market/ Bistro where no two days are the same. The role will involve serving our customers, processing payments for food orders and keeping the department clean and tidy, we work hard but have a fun time whilst doing it!

Due to health and safety you must be over 18 for this role.

Expected Starting Date: 29th July 2023

WHAT WE OFFER

• £11.45 per hour
• Living Wage Foundation Employer

12 hours per - weekends only,
16 hours working 4 days per week, includes weekends, where you will get one weekend of in 4
24 hours working 5 days per week, includes weekends, where you will get one weekend of in 4

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift - there is such a thing as a free lunch!
• Free parking
• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
• End of year gift
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you know your meat ball from your plant ball? If so, then we are looking for you.

This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, producing and serving food with regular heavy lifting.

We are looking for someone like you to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food. You will contribute to a passionate and friendly team to deliver a better everyday life for the many, while embracing change with a solution-orientated mindset.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Food Co-worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the various areas in the department to help create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, successful candidates will receive information about the next steps via email.
Third step, if successful you will be invited to an Interview

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

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