Food and Beverage Assistant

Job ID: 247898

Date posted: 11/07/2024

We are looking to welcome Food Co-workers to join our fast paced & energized Food team at Warrington.

We are working hard to rebuild our customer restaurant and are looking for people who share a passion for food and our customers to join us on this exciting journey.

Food experience isn't essential but it is a fast paced job, with lots of walking and lifting, so a role your sleeves up mentality is key!!

Expected Starting Date: June 2024.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £12 - Living Wage Foundation Employer
• 12 - 16 hour contract. Working 3 days a week and evenings 3 out of 4 weekends, working hours will support the needs of the business
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

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.

• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet 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
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!

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.

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

For our kitchen assistant role, kitchen experience is desirable but we will offer support with training.

If you have a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves, we want you!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide and offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the “Swedish Food Market”.
• As a Food Co-worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the kitchen help to create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker.
• The kitchen is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety and efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun.
• Front of House - supporting the customer face-to-face. From serving our delicious food, working the tills and keeping the restaurant clean and tidy. Organisation & communication are key for this role. Eye for detail to keep the restaurant clean, clear and running smooth.
• Food Handlers - this role is supporting behind the scenes, preparing all our fantastic belly filling meals for our customers & co-workers. Time management & prioritising is key for this role. Eye for cleanliness to keep the Kitchen to the high standard we strive for so we can safely serve our customers 364 days a year.

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.

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

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, If shortlisted you will be invited to a group interview with other candidates and the hiring managers.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Medical questionnaire must be completed by all successful candidates.

For any advice or support, email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!