Fast Food Assistants

IKEA; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal option

I-Benefits discount portal

End of year gift

Job summary

IKEA Food Co-worker in the United Kingdom is looking for a reliable team member to join the Bistro & Swedish Food Market team. You will help serve customers snacks to go or assist them in buying food to enjoy at home. Full training is provided, and evenings and weekends are expected.

Flexible part-time hours are available (8 or 16 hour contracts). Start date is 12th December 2026. 18+ only, with benefits including a free meal option and generous discounts. Apply via email for consideration.

Qualifications

• Prior fast-food experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Organised and detail-oriented, even when things get busy.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines; must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food and maintain the Swedish Food Market and Bistro.
• Serve on the Bistro till and follow health & safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and help create a great customer experience.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support colleagues and maintain a positive team atmosphere.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene; perform manual handling safely.

Skills

Fast-Food experience

Fast-paced work

Self-motivated

Cleanliness

Organised

Attention to detail

Health & safety compliance

Job description

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're looking for reliable and friendly people to join our Bistro & Swedish Food Market Team serve our customers a quick snack to go before they leave or support them in buying some of our fantastic food products to make at home. Full training is provided.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those returning to work, looking for a career change, or seeking flexible part-time hours.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be 12th December 2026
• £13.45 per hour permanent contracts with advanced scheduling
• 8 or 16 hour contracts available, you will be asked your preference as part of your application.

Flexibility will be discussed at interview, but evenings and weekend working will be expected

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers.

Due to Health & Safety regulations, some areas of the Food Department require applicants to be over the age of 18.

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!
• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers
• End of year gift

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Prior Fast-Food experience is a plus
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• You are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to prepare, cook & serve food, cleaning the Swedish Food Market & Bistro & serving on the Bistro till, whilst following health & safety standards.
• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience. Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a secure and compliant environment for both customers and team members. This includes the mandatory removal of all facial and ear piercings while on duty.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Manual handling safely.

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 as valued members of the team.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

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.

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

• Medical questionnaire

For any advice or support, email [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!