Job ID: 243768

Date posted: 20/06/2024

The IKEA Food team are looking to welcome Food & Beverage assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team, where you will play a big part in our multi-skilled team.

We are looking to grow our food areas and build the IKEA Food area into a Community Hub for our local area. A place that is recognised by our customers as a place that offers exceptional service, a wide range of food to suit everyone's taste and a destination for all occasions from a cup of coffee and cake to catch up with friends or to celebrate

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

Expected Starting Date: July 2024

WHAT WE OFFER

£12 per hour
Living Wage Foundation Employer
We are Disability Confident Level 3 Certified

Various contract sizes available from 16-24 hours per week, working 3-5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends. We are open to discussing working patterns including weekend only, and have a specific need for daytime availability particularly 10am-2pm

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, and your availability will be discussed as part of your interview.

Please be aware that the IKEA Edinburgh Store is located outside of the city and links by public transport may be infrequent. If you will be using public transport to get to the store we ask you to consider your transport route before you apply.

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.

Cleaning your working area and any appliances used
Serving our delicious Food to our customers
Clearing tables & ensuring all equipment is clean & ready to be re-used
Helping the rest of the team with daily tasks
Working in a fast paced environment

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, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our Recruitment Event here you will meet the team, complete some group exercises, have an interview and get to more about IKEA and the job role

Come see the wonderful workday, where we create a better everyday life for the many.

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

For any advice or support, email emma.jones@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

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