Food & Beverage Assistant

Ingka External; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 12,123,000 - 20,251,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Discount portal

Life Assurance (X4)

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest free loans

Job summary

Ingka External in Milton Keynes is hiring for a part-time role in our busy restaurant, with weekend work across both Saturday and Sunday. The job involves serving orders, taking payments, cleaning areas, and helping with food prep while delivering friendly customer experiences.

Shifts include 12 hours per week on weekends or 16–24 hours over 4–5 days with some late evenings and 3 out of 4 weekends. The role offers a supportive team, a competitive hourly rate of £14.15 and IKEA employee benefits,

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in an environment that is varied where you will need to switch tasks and manage a number of priorities.
• You work well as part of a team, understanding how your individual contribution enhances overall team performance.
• You approach tasks in a thorough and organized way that allows you to maintain focus even during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• You will work across all food areas serving food, taking payments, cleaning the restaurant and preparing food.
• You work to create memorable customer experiences, listening to customer feedback and taking actions.
• You follow safety protocols and regulations securing a safe environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• You assist other members of your team whenever you can contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date for this role will be 26th September 2026.
• Hourly rate of £14.15.
• Part Time: 12 hours per week working weekends only, this will involve working both Saturday and Sunday every weekend.
• Part Time: 16-24 hours per week working 4-5 days, including late evenings and 3 out of 4 weekends.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
• X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Enjoy working in an environment that is varied where you will need to switch tasks and manage a number of priorities.
• You work well as part of a team, understanding how your individual contribution enhances overall team performance.
• You approach tasks in a thorough and organized way that allows you to maintain focus even during busy periods.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will work across all food areas serving food, taking payments, cleaning the restaurant and preparing food.
• You work to create memorable customer experiences, listening to customer feedback and taking actions.
• You follow safety protocols and regulations securing a safe environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• You assist other members of your team whenever you can contributing to a collaborative work 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, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team. 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 selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks.
• Backgrounds checks are required for all candidates who receive an offer of employment.
• Medical questionnaire
• For any advice or support, email [e-mail] who will be ready to help!