Chef

Ingka External; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 31,685,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Free parking

Cycle to work

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

IKEA Manchester is looking for an IKEA Food Co-worker in our Food team as a chef. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to IKEA standards, delivering quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment and high-volume kitchen.

Join a team that values passion for food, teamwork, and sustainability, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends. The role offers a 30-hour week and a competitive hourly rate of £13.45.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, kitchen, or food preparation experience is essential.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment while maintaining high food quality standards.
• Passion for food, with an understanding of food safety, preparation methods, and kitchen best practices.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Comfortable using commercial kitchen equipment and following recipes and food preparation procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to IKEA standards while ensuring excellent quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Safely operating kitchen equipment and following food preparation processes and recipes accurately.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Supporting with stock control, stock rotation, ordering processes, and reducing food waste while maintaining ingredient quality.
• Working together with colleagues across the kitchen and restaurant to deliver a positive experience for every customer.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment, including cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Contributing ideas to improve ways of working, enhance efficiency, and support IKEA's commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.
• Supporting your colleagues, lending a hand, and creating a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.

Skills

Cooking experience

High-volume kitchen

Fast-paced team

Food safety

Self-motivated

Organised

Kitchen equipment

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job ID: 361467

Date posted: 31/08/2026

IKEA Manchester is looking to welcome an IKEA Food Co-worker, based in our Food team as a chef. Ready to bring smiles to hungry shoppers and make every meal a moment to remember? At IKEA, our Food & Beverage team is the heartbeat of our in-store experience- preparing and serving iconic dishes, creating warm welcomes. If you've got a passion for great food, fast-paced teamwork, and a sprinkle of Scandinavian charm, this is your chance to join a global brand that's as tasty as it is timeless.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be: 2nd October 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 30 hours per week contract, working 5 days per week, with every 4th weekend off.
• Shift patterns will include morning, evening and weekend working.
• 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% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on high-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Free car parking and Cycle to work schemes
• Wellbeing Centre - Mental, Physical health and nutrition resources ...as well so much more!

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Previous cooking, kitchen, or food preparation experience is essential. Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment while maintaining high food quality standards.
• Passion for food, with an understanding of food safety, preparation methods, and kitchen best practices.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Comfortable using commercial kitchen equipment and following recipes and food preparation procedures consistently.
• Understanding of health, safety, hygiene, and food safety regulations within a food service environment.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
• Availability that aligns with the needs of the role is essential. We require availability across both weekends and weekday daytime shifts.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to IKEA standards while ensuring excellent quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Safely operating kitchen equipment and following food preparation processes and recipes accurately.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Supporting with stock control, stock rotation, ordering processes, and reducing food waste while maintaining ingredient quality.
• Working together with colleagues across the kitchen and restaurant to deliver a positive experience for every customer.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment, including cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Contributing ideas to improve ways of working, enhance efficiency, and support IKEA's commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.
• Supporting your colleagues, lending a hand, and creating a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.

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, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face‑to‑face interview. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks.
• Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates.
• This role requires: Medical questionnaire

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