Food Production Operative

IKEA; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

IKEA Cardiff is seeking a Food Production Operative to join their team. The role involves meal preparation, ensuring safety, and maintaining standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Benefits include a 15% discount, life assurance, and opportunities for professional growth. Successful candidates will thrive working both independently and as part of a diverse team.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Enhancement in pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End-of-year gift

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals using kitchen equipment and adhering to safety standards.
• Managing waste and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Multi-tasking in a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Kitchen and catering experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organisation and attention to detail

Self-reliance and motivation

Job description

IKEA Cardiff are looking to welcome a Food Production Operative to join our delightful and hardworking team.

This contract is for 20 hours a week.

As a Food Production Operative, you will support in producing our meals in our busy customer restaurant - including our meatballs and hot dishes! If you thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, this role will allow you to experience our wonderful everyday.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Start date of employment will be 06 July.
• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• This role is 20 hours a week, and will include working 3 in 4 weekends a month. Availability to work through out the week, including in the evenings, is required.
• 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:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. You enjoy working in a busy role!
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, 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 be preparing and making meals using our ovens and kitchen equipment to offer a taste of Sweden to our customers and co-workers.
• The kitchen is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety as well as efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun.
• Preparing for the next day's trade, as well as managing waste and working in a sustainable and cost-conscious way.
• Following a cleaning schedule and making sure the cleanliness of the kitchen is to a high standard.

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 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 a medical questionnaire.

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