Canteen & Kitchen Co-worker

IKEA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global furniture retailer in Belfast is looking for an IKEA Food Co-worker to join their Kitchen Production & Restaurant team. Responsibilities include serving and preparing food, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean work area. The ideal candidate will be friendly and organized, working well in a fast-paced environment. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay at £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

Free hot or cold meal every shift

15% co-worker discount

End of year gift

Qualifications

• Prior fast food experience is a plus.
• Experience in food preparation and adherence to food safety and regulations.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and prepare food behind the scenes.
• Listen and act to create the best customer experience.
• Follow safety protocols for a secure environment.

Skills

Fast food experience

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Overview

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? IKEA Belfast are looking to welcome Co-workers to join our Kitchen Production & Restaurant team to provide our customers & co-workers many reasons to return to IKEA. Our Kitchen Production Team handle, prepare and serve meals to our customers and co-workers. Our Restaurant team ensure a welcoming and efficient dining experience by clearing tables, operating the dishwasher and serving meals to our customers and co-workers. If you love taking responsibility and working in a fast-paced environment this is the job for you. In the IKEA world, we call this position an IKEA Food Co-worker.

Job ID: 303906 • Date posted: 17/09/2025

What we offer

• Start with us on 18 October 2025
• £12.60 per hour, permanent contracts with advanced scheduling
• 16, 20 & 24 hour contracts available
• Flexibility will be discussed at interview, but evenings and weekend working will be expected

What you’ll need to have

• Prior fast food experience is a plus
• Experience in food preparation and adherence to food safety and regulations
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team
• Ability to remain organised and detail-oriented, even when things get busy
• Our ideal candidate is passionate and friendly with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset to work alongside the team and deliver a great customer experience

What you’ll be doing day to day

• These roles will involve a variety of tasks, including serving food, preparing food behind the scenes, taking payments at tills, cleaning your work area and operating the industrial dishwasher
• Customer focused: work with the team to create the best customer experience, listen, act, and exceed expectations
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both customers and co-workers
• Support colleagues, lend a hand, and contribute to a positive, proud team environment

Responsibilities and culture

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers. Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18. We care for the people and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities.

Benefits

• Free hot or cold meal option every shift (free lunch)
• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal saving on High-street retailers
• End of year gift

Recruitment process information

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible. Please attach an updated CV with your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview. We are unable to accept applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. For any advice or support, email and I will be happy to help.