Food and Beverage Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where your love for food and customer service can shine! As a Food and Beverage Assistant in Cardiff, you'll be at the heart of creating a delightful experience for customers. This role offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, whether you're serving in the restaurant or supporting in the dishwashing area. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position not only provides a competitive hourly rate but also a range of benefits designed to enhance your everyday life. Embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying the perks of working with a globally recognized brand.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End of year gift

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Prior food and customer service experience is a plus.
• Must be over the age of 18 due to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take payment at tills and clean the restaurant area.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed for a secure environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Cardiff are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team.

Love food and customer service? As an IKEA Food Assistant, you will be immersed in both. If you thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, this role will allow you to experience our wonderful everyday.

We have opportunities in our front-of-house customer restaurant and dishwashing area.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be 02 February.
• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• We have 20-hour contracts, and so availability to work throughout the week, including a couple of weekdays, as well as 3 in 4 weekends.
• 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 and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.

...as well as so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits:
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Prior food and customer service experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willing to roll up your sleeves.
• 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.
• Due to health and safety regulations, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will take payment at tills, clean and clear the restaurant area, and work in our busy dish-room.
• You will ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• You will support your colleagues, lend a hand, and foster a positive work environment, contributing to a happy 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.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a group interview at our Cardiff store.
• 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. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a medical questionnaire.

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

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing