Food Operations Coordinator

IKEA; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 26,401; Full time

Job summary

A leading global furniture retailer in Antrim and Newtownabbey is seeking a Unit Food Coordinator to join their Food Team. This role involves coordinating daily operations, ensuring food safety, and motivating the team to provide excellent customer experiences. Strong enthusiasm for food and experience in high-volume food operations is required. The position offers a starting salary of £26,401 per annum and involves 39 hours of work per week over a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume food operation.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to establish routines for large teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of the team and allocate work activities.
• Secure food safety and compliance standards.
• Support team to ensure excellent customer food experiences.
• Collaborate with the Food team to optimize commerciality.
• Implement corrective actions from feedback.

Skills

Enthusiasm for food

Knowledge of food production

Team motivation skills

Adaptability in a versatile environment

Job description

IKEA Antrim And Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Unit Food Coordinator

We’re looking to welcome a Unit Food Coordinator to join our IKEA Food Team. This exciting role involves being a shift supervisor and supporting your team to achieve greatness while ensuring a wonderful everyday experience for our customers.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £26,401 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 hours per week over five days, including day, evening, and alternate weekend shifts.

What You’ll Need To Have

• An enthusiasm for food and experience working in a high‑volume food operation.
• A working knowledge of food production and food safety regulations.
• The capacity to guide, motivate, and engage with the team.
• Structured approach and ability to establish routines for large teams.
• Adaptability, thriving in a versatile environment focused on flexibility, speed, and simplicity.

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day

• Co‑ordinate the daily operation of the team, allocating and executing work activities and tasks.
• Apply appropriate processes and actions daily to secure food safety, compliance, quality, and operational standards to maximise profitability.
• Ensure every customer has a consistent and excellent food experience by supporting the team in exceeding expectations of availability, quality perception, presentation, hospitality, and service.
• Identify and collaborate with the Food team to implement sales support tools, optimise commerciality, and build competence in the team.
• Apply corrective actions based on customer and co‑worker feedback, highlighting improvement points in commercial activities and daily operations, working with IKEA global and national strategies (affordability, accessibility, people & planet).

Recruitment Process Information

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, let us know as soon as possible.

• Attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for a face‑to‑face interview.
• Final offers of employment are contingent on clear results in mandatory background checks and completion of a medical questionnaire.

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