Kitchen Assistants

IKEA; Belfast City District; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free meal per shift

15% co-worker discount

End of year gift

I-Benefits discount portal

Descrizione del lavoro

IKEA is hiring for Kitchen Production Co-Workers in Belfast to join our fast-paced team. You will be serving meals, helping with food prep, and handling tills while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service.

Positions are 39 hours per week, with evening shifts and alternate weekends. Starts on 12 December 2026. £13.45 per hour on permanent contracts with flexible scheduling and benefits including free meals and staff discounts.

Competenze

• Experience in fast-food or hospitality settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulations desirable.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment.

Mansioni

• Serve food to customers and co-workers.
• Prepare food and operate the dishwasher as required.
• Take payments at tills and keep your work area clean.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe workplace for all.

Conoscenze

Fast-food experience

Food preparation

Work in fast-paced environment

Self-reliant

Well-organized

Descrizione del lavoro

"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."

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you know your meat ball from your plant ball? If so, then we are looking for you.

We're looking for reliable and friendly people to join our Kitchen Production. Previous experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, caring roles, or food preparation is valued but not essential. Full training is provided. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those returning to work, looking for a career change, or seeking flexible part-time hours.

Our Kitchen Production Team handle, prepare and serve meals to our customers and co-workers.

If you love taking responsibility and working in a fast-paced environment this is the job for you.

In the IKEA world, we call this position an IKEA Food Co-worker.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be 12th December 2026


• £13.45 per hour permanent contracts with advanced scheduling


• 39 hours per week working 5 days, including evenings and alternate weekends.

Flexibility will be discussed at interview, but evenings and weekend working will be expected

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers.

Due to Health & Safety regulations, some areas of the Food Department require applicants to be over the age of 18.

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.

• Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift - there is such a thing as a free lunch!


• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers


• End of year gift

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 Fast-Food experience is a plus


• Experience in food preparation and adherence to food safety and regulations


• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.


• 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.


• Our ideal candidate is passionate and friendly with a roll up your sleeve mindset to work alongside the team and delivery a great customer experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• These roles will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to serve food, work behind the scenes to prepare food, take payment at tills, clean your work area and operate the industrial dishwasher.


• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience. Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.


• 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 create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.

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. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates.

• Medical questionnaire