Food and Beverage Assistant

Ikea; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known furniture retailer is seeking passionate Food Co-workers to join their team in Greater Manchester. The role emphasizes teamwork and customer service, providing a fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute to an enjoyable food experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, be flexible, and work evenings and weekends as part of their schedule. Positions are part-time, offering a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent holiday entitlement

Subsidised co-worker meals

15% co-worker discount

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance and pension contributions

Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Qualifications

• Experience in food is desirable but not essential.
• Must be willing to take on various tasks and challenges.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and provide excellent customer experiences.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality service.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Skills

Team player

Customer-focused

Ability to multitask

Passion for food

Job description

Are you passionate about food & furniture? Are you a team player who is customer focused? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for you to join us at IKEA. We are looking to welcome Food Co‑workers to join our amazing IKEA Food Team.

Expected Starting Date: 15th July

WHAT WE OFFER

£12.00 basic hourly rate - we are a Living Wage Foundation Employer.

We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling.

Part Time – 16 hours per week, working 4 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends and late evenings.

Part Time – 24 hours per week, working 5 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends and late evenings.

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, we provide options for working evenings & weekends along with day shifts. Weekend working is a requirement of the role, and we will need to be flexible with your shifts which will be discussed at interview. You will receive every 4th weekend off.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates and will include medical history.

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.

• Excellent holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Subsidised co‑worker meals on shifts
• 15% co‑worker discount & I‑Benefits discount portal helping you save £s on Highstreet 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

Family Friendly policies & benefits

Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.

Free parking.

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.

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.

We are looking for someone who loves working together with your fellow co‑workers, looking at things differently & always wanting to improve. You are down to earth, you lead by example & take responsibility & inspire both the customer & other co‑workers. The customer is always in focus, you strive to make them smile, taking time to seek and listen to feedback.

This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, producing and serving food with regular heavy lifting.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Together we serve more than a million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide and offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the Swedish Food Market.

IKEA Food is a fast‑paced environment and every day is filled with the opportunity to deliver a great value and quality food experience for the many. Within IKEA Food we have various roles which include :

IKEA food is a big department with various roles, we can discuss your preferred working area in the interview!

We are passionate about giving down to earth, straight‑forward people the possibility to grow so full training will be provided.

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.