Food Production Assistant

IKEA; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Nottingham seeks a part-time Food Production Assistant to join their team. You will prepare, cook, and serve food while ensuring high cleanliness and safety standards. Ideal candidates are customer-focused and enjoy teamwork, with flexibility to work various hours. Benefits include an IKEA discount, life assurance, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're passionate about food service and hygiene, this position offers a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Personal growth opportunities

Additional days' paid leave

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with health and safety guidelines.
• Open to candidates with a readiness to learn.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook & serve food while adhering to safety standards.
• Create the best customer experience by exceeding expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

High standards of cleanliness

Detail-oriented

Job description

IKEA Nottingham are looking to welcome part time Food Production Assistant to join our delightful and hardworking team.

Join our IKEA food team, where no two days are the same! From sizzling up Swedish meatballs to keeping the kitchen sparkling clean, you’ll be at the heart of creating delicious moments for our customers. We’re all about teamwork, top-notch hygiene, and making every visit unforgettable. If you’re customer-focused, safety-savvy and love lending a hand, we’ve got a spot for you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be : 10th January 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 24 & 30 hours weekly, working from 5 days and alternative weekends.
• Weekend only, 8 & 10 hours.
• Working hours are between 8am & 9 : 45pm.
• 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 & discount portal helping you save £100’s on high-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
• Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• While previous food and customer service experience can be beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate a readiness to be actively involved in the work.
• 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 kitchen, 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 and feel valued in the workplace.

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 face-to-face interview.

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. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires :

• Medical questionnaire