Food & Beverage Assistant

Ikea; Birstall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known furniture retailer in Birstall seeks Food & Beverage Assistants to join their team. Candidates should be passionate about food and customer service, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Opportunities for varying contract sizes and generous perks including free meals, discounts, and flexible hours are offered. Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm and a team spirit to create a welcoming food experience.

Benefits

Free meals every shift

15% co-worker discount

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance

Holiday on Christmas Eve & Day

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food is desirable but not essential.
• Must be willing to roll up sleeves to tackle various tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning working areas and appliances.
• Serving food to customers.
• Clearing tables and ensuring clean equipment.
• Assisting the team with daily tasks.

Skills

Team player

Passion for food and people

Multitasking

Job description

The IKEA Food team are looking to welcome Food & Beverage assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team, where you will play a big part in our multi-skilled team.

We are looking to grow our food areas and build the IKEA Food area into a Community Hub for our local area. A place that is recognised by our customers as a place that offers exceptional service, a wide range of food to suit everyone's taste and a destination for all occasions from a cup of coffee and cake to catch up with friends or to celebrate.

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.

Expected starting date: July

What we offer

• £12 per hour
• Living Wage Foundation Employer
• We are Disability Confident Level 3 Certified
• Various contract sizes available from 16‑24 hours per week, working 3‑5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends. We are open to discussing working patterns including weekend only, and have a specific need for daytime availability particularly 10am‑2pm

Working with us has its rewards

• Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift - there is such a thing as a free lunch!
• Free parking, 15% co‑worker discount & I‑Benefits discount portal helping you save £s on high‑street 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
• End of year gift

Family friendly policies & benefits

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

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

What you’ll be doing day to day

As a Food Co‑worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the various areas in the department to help create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co‑worker.

• Cleaning your working area and any appliances used
• Serving our delicious food to our customers
• Clearing tables & ensuring all equipment is clean & ready to be re‑used
• Helping the rest of the team with daily tasks
• Working in a fast paced environment

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.

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, and your availability will be discussed as part of your interview.

Please be aware that the IKEA Edinburgh Store is located outside of the city and links by public transport may be infrequent. If you will be using public transport to get to the store we ask you to consider your transport route before you apply.