IKEA Food Store Person

IKEA; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount 15%

Life Assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Flexi Holiday Plan

Childcare & wellbeing support

Job summary

IKEA Belfast is seeking a Food and Beverage Store Person to join our team. This fast-paced role requires energy, customer focus, and reliable early-morning availability (7am starts).

You will handle deliveries, keep storage areas organized, and work across food operations to ensure a smooth service for customers. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within IKEA.

Qualifications

• Prior food and customer service experience is beneficial but not required.
• Physically active role requiring the ability to lift up to 10kg
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Show initiative and enthusiasm, prepared to contribute both individually and collaboratively
• Remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy
• All applicants are required to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and storing all food deliveries.
• Maintaining all food storage areas, ensuring they are clean and stock is rotated by date.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment.
• Support colleagues, lend a hand and foster a positive work environment.
• Move stock using a powered pallet truck; training will be provided.
• Work in cold environments including outdoors and freezers; manual handling of heavy stock.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Fast-paced

Initiative

Team player

18+

Physical fitness

Job description

"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 Belfast are looking to welcome an IKEA Food and Beverage Store Person to the team.

Are you ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to a fast-paced food service environment? We’re looking for organised, proactive team players who are motivated and customer-focused, and available for early morning 7am starts, to help keep our food operations running smoothly. If you’re eager to get stuck in and thrive in a dynamic setting, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be 12th December 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, typically this contract will be worked Monday - Friday and between the hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm however they may be the occasional need to work at the weekend to support the needs of the business.
• 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.
• Flexi Holiday Plan.
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support.

...as well as so much more! 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 food and customer service experience is beneficial but not required, as long as you are eager to dive in and get involved.
• Physically active role requiring the ability to lift up to 10kg
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• You’ll need to show initiative and enthusiasm, prepared to contribute both individually and collaboratively within our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• All applicants are required to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with health and safety regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• The role will involve receiving, checking and storing all food deliveries.
• Maintaining all food storage areas, ensuring they are clean, tidy and stock is rotated by date.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand and develop a positive work environment.
• Movement of stock to and from location with the use of a powered pallet truck, medical check and training will be provided.
• Working in cold environments such as outside and freezers.
• Manual handing of heavy stock to various storage locations.

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.
• Medical questionnaire

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: