IKEA Food Shift Coordinator

IKEA; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Rosetta Stone language learning

Additional paid leave

Résumé du poste

IKEA Hammersmith is seeking a Unit Food Coordinator to lead our Food Team. You will manage a fast-paced operation, ensure top food safety and quality standards, and motivate a high-performing team in a flexible, customer-focused environment.

The role offers a start date of 19 November 2026, a 39-hour workweek including day/evening shifts and some weekends, with a starting salary of £32,000 per year. Join us to grow and deliver an outstanding customer food experience.

Qualifications

• An enthusiasm for food and experience working in a high-volume food operation.
• Working knowledge of food production and food safety regulations.
• Capacity to guide, motivate and engage with the team.
• Structured and able to establish routines for large teams.
• Ability to adapt to tasks in a versatile environment emphasizing flexibility, speed and simplicity.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the daily operation of the team, allocating and executing work activities and tasks.
• Apply processes daily to secure food safety, quality and operational standards to maximise profitability.
• Ensure a consistent and excellent food experience for customers by supporting the team in availability, quality, presentation, hospitality and service.
• Identify and collaborate with the Food team to implement sales support tools to optimise commerciality and operational excellence.
• Apply corrective actions based on feedback and align with IKEA global and national strategies.

Connaissances

Food safety

Team leadership

High-volume ops

Structured routines

Flexibility

Description du poste

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you."

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Hammersmith are looking to welcome a Unit Food Coordinator to join our IKEA Food Team.

Bring your passion for food to life at IKEA! As a coordinator of our Food team, you’ll help lead a fast-paced, high-volume operation where great taste, excellent service and operational excellence come together. You’ll motivate the team, ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, and create an experience that keeps customers coming back. If you’re structured, energetic and thrive in a flexible environment where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be 19th November 2026.
• Starting salary of £32,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including day shift, evenings and alternate weekends.
• Shift patterns will range from 07:00 to 22:00.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• An enthusiasm for food and experience working in a high-volume food operation.
• You have a working knowledge of food production and food safety regulations.
• The capacity to guide, motivate and engage with the team.
• You are structured and can establish routines for large teams.
• Ability to adjust to tasks as needed, you will thrive in a versatile environment by focusing on flexibility, speed, and simplicity.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Coordinate the daily operation of the team, allocating and execution of work activities and tasks.
• Apply the appropriate processes and actions daily to secure food safety and compliance, food quality, and operational standards to maximise profitability.
• Ensure that every customer has a consistent and excellent food experience by supporting the team in exceeding expectations of food availability, food quality perception and presentation, hospitality, and service, and responding to the customer needs.
• Identify and work closely together with the Food team to implement sales support tools to optimise commerciality, and secure excellence in operations through building competence in the team.
• Apply appropriate corrective actions based on customer and co-worker feedback and highlight points for improvement in commercial activities and daily operations, working with the IKEA global and national strategies (affordability, accessibility, people & planet).

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.

• 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

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