Kitchen Production Assistant

IKEA; Exeter; On-site; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is seeking enthusiastic Food Production Operatives to join the team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This permanent role involves producing meals, ensuring kitchen safety, and providing quality service. Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team while thriving under pressure.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Enhanced statutory pension contributions

End of year gift

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to work hands-on and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and make meals using kitchen equipment.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Manage waste effectively and follow a cleaning schedule.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Food Production Operatives to join our delightful and hardworking team. This is a fast-paced role for someone who is passionate about serving simple, good-quality food.

As a Kitchen 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
• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• This is a permanent contracts and there is an expectation you can work through the year, including over the summer period when our store is busy.
• Induction date will be Saturday and Sunday, 12 and 13 July.

Contract of 34 hours a week, shifts will include alternate weekends (1 on, 1 off), as well as shifts during the week - including at mornings, during the day, and at evenings.

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:
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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, where you will be multi-tasking and working to deadlines.
• 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.

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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